JWST 284 - Anti-Semitism in the Ancient World

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

The long and seemingly never-ending history of anti-Semitism has its roots in the ancient world. In this course we will study the literary evidence of ancient anti-Semitism in Greco-Roman society as well as anti-Jewish polemics in early Christian literature. We will place the phenomenon of ancient hatred of Jews in its historical context and also take a close look at Jewish responses to these polemics. Accordingly, the course also serves as a general introduction to Judaism in the ancient world. All texts will be in English translation. 1.00 units, Lecture

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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