RELS 226 - Studies in Rabbinic Literature

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

May be counted as a General Requirement Course in Arts & Letters. Class of 2009 & prior only. Staff. Prerequisite(s): Students must be able to read an unpointed Hebrew text. An introduction to the reading of classical Rabbinic literature. Focus will be on the Mishnah and Babylonian Talmud with parallel readings from Tosefta, Midreshei Halkhah, and the Palestinian Talmud. While traditional Rabbinic commentators will be utilized, the class will be introduced to modern methodologies of Talmudic textual research. Texts will be read mainly in Hebrew with supplementary English readings. Ability to read unvocalized Hebrew required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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