AS 130.230 - Introduction to Classical Jewish Text

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

Freshmen and Sophomores Only. Beginning with the Bible, Jews of all generations have re-written their sacred texts, interpreting earlier ones and creating new ones. This course will introduce students to classical Jewish texts from different periods and genres. We will meet the Bible and its commentaries, the Mishnah and the Talmud, the Responsa literature, legal codices and poetry. We will study legal and theological texts and discuss their similarities and differences. Special attention will be given to seeking to reveal the thoughts, struggles and goals of the writers, and trying to acquaint us, twenty-first century readers, with often unfamiliar mindset of the writers of these great texts.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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