RE 220 - Forbidden Knowledge:The Power of Myth in Genesis

Institution:

Wagner College

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One unit. This course is an intensive reading and discussion of the meanings of the Book of Genesis. The mythic themes and literary motifs of its magnifi cent but often infuriating stories are examined: e.g., the moral ambiguity and imperfection of Genesis' human heroes, the desire of the fi rst man and woman for knowledge despite the consequences, the relationship between creation and why we die, the idea of original sin, the ultimate reason for human suffering, and the paradox of a God who is both blessed and fl awed. In addition, this course attempts to uncover the narrator's perspective not only of Israel's patriarchs but also of the paradigmatic role that its matriarchs play in the sensitive treatment of the fragile nature of God's promise. Offered spring semester.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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