JWST 132 - Introduction to Jewish Civilization, II (from 1492 on)

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, CD,

Major themes in Jewish history from biblical antiquity through the medieval period in the Middle East and Christian and Islamic Europe. Topics include: Biblical society, formative ideas and literature; from biblical Hebrews to Jews; Hellenistic and Roman rule; sects of the Second Temple period, including Jesus-followers; rabbinic Judaism; Jewish attitudes to non-Jews and to governing authorities. Jewish and Gentile; to political power, sovereignty, and its loss; attitudes of Christianity, Islam, Judaism to one another; Jews as a minority under Christian and Moslem rule; family and gender; theological anti-Judaism, Jew-hatred, persecution, and Jewish responses.
Enrollment Limit: 30
Instructor: G. Ribak
Cross List Information The course is cross-listed with HIST 132.