JSB 411 - Exodus-Maharal

Institution:

Touro College

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Description:

Study and analysis of selections of the biblical text of Exodus with standard medieval and modern commentaries, Rashi, Ibn Ezra, Ramban, Rashbam, Seforno, Malbim and Ha'amek Davar. Particular emphasis will be given to study of related passages in the writings of Maharal especially in Gevurot Ha- Shem, Netzach Yisrael and Gur Aryeh on Exodus. Class sessions will be devoted to textual study and to an analysis of the manner in which the interpretations of Maharal differ from, or conform to, the approach of other exegetes. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.touro.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 463-0400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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