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3.00 Credits
PQ: Some basic knowledge of biblical and/or modern Hebrew, and consent of instructor. This course consists of readings in the Mishnah and Tosefta, the main corpus of legal and juridical texts assembled by the Palestinian academic masters during the second and early third centuries. Goals are to introduce: (1) views and opinions of early rabbinic scholars who flourished in the period immediately following that of the writers of the Dead Sea Scrolls; (2) aspects of the material culture of the Palestinian Jews during that same period; and (3) grammar and vocabulary of what is generally called "early rabbinic Hebrew," thereby facilitating the ability to read and understand unvocalized Hebrew texts . N. Golb. Autumn, Winter.
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PQ: ARAM 10101. This sequence is a reading and analysis of Targumic texts from the Babylonian and Palestinian traditions. This sequence is offered in alternate years. Not offered 2009 C10; will be offered 201 0 -11.
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This introductory survey course focuses on the archaeological heritage of Turkey (ancient Anatolia) within the context of important technological, territorial, and cultural changes taking place from the Neolithic period through the third millennium BC, the Early Bronze Age. An illustrated lecture series covers the major stages in the rise of agricultural production, and a critical evaluation of models of state origins provides the basis for our understanding of the transformation into complex state societies in Anatolia. Highlighted are the major sites in the Anatolian sequence (e.g., ay nü, atalh y ük, Alac a H yük, Tro y, G lte pe/Kestel), as well as recent finds from the Euphrates Dam Projects and the Amuq Valle y. A. Yener. Autumn
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This survey course focuses on the archaeological heritage of Turkey (ancient Anatolia) within the context of important technological, territorial, and cultural changes taking place in the Assyrian Trading Colonies, Hittite Empire, Urartu, Phrygia, and the neo-Hittite kingdoms. We discuss site stratigraphy and material culture dating to the first half of the second millennium through the first millennium BC from Kültepe, Alalakh, and Bogazk y (Hattusha), Ty'yinat , Van, Bordion, and Carchemish . A. Yener. Winter.
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D. Schloen. Autumn. Not offered 2009 C10; will be offered 201 0 -11.
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Taking these courses in sequence is not required. This sequence meets the general education requirement in civilization studies. This sequence surveys Jewish history and society from the era of the ancient Israelites until the present day. Students explore the ancient, medieval, and modern phases of Jewish culture(s) by means of documents and artifacts that illuminate the rhythms of daily life in changing economic, social, and political contexts. This sequence is offered in alternate years. Not offered 2009 C10; will be offered 201 0 -11.
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Not offered 2009 C10; will be offered 201 0 -11. Winter.
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L. Auslander. Spring. Not offered 2009 C10; will be offered 201 0 -11.
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3.00 Credits
J. Stackert. Autumn.
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3.00 Credits
Taking these courses in sequence is not required. This sequence meets the general education requirement in civilization studies. Students in this sequence explore Jewish thought and literature from ancient times until the modern era through a close reading of original sources. A wide variety of works is discussed, including the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and texts representative of rabbinic Judaism, medieval Jewish philosophy, and modern Jewish culture in its diverse manifestations. Texts in English. Autumn, Winter, Spring.
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