JEWISHST 136 - Jews and Greeks, Judaism and Hellenism

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

A study of the encounter between Judaism and Hellenism in antiquity, from the Hasmonean revolt until the emergence of Rabbinic Judaism. The course will focus on the land of Israel but some attention, for purposes of contrast, will also be paid to the diaspora. Themes: definitions of "Judaism"and "Hellenism," religious and philosophical resistance and accommodation, knowledge of Greek, literary forms, the "common culture" of Hellenistic near east, art and architecture.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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