RELI W4506x - or y Jewish Martyrdom

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Barnard College

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Utilizes major episodes of Jewish martyrdom as a basis for discussion of some of the key problems in the study of martyrdom. Among the questions it will raise: How have major scholars analyzed the origins of a martyrdom ideal in late antiquity What questions do social scientists raise concerning the phenomenology of martyrdom, and how have these questions been addresses with respect to Jewish martyrdom How do ancient and medieval traditions of martyrdom, despite their drastic tendency to draw strict boundaries, betray the influence of other (even hostile) traditions And how do traditions of martyrdom undergo mutation in response to new historical and cultural realities Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Sophomore Standing. Enrollment limited to 20. 4 points

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.barnard.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-5262

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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