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May 04, 2024
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RELG 252 - Medieval Jewish Thought: Law, Mysticism and Philosophy 3HU, CD
Second Semester. An interpretive study of main trends in Jewish thought, from the 9th through the 16th centuries. The course will cover post-talmudic developments in Halacha (Jewish law); biblical exegesis; the competing theological systems of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) and philosophical rationalism; and inter-religious influence and polemics. Special attention will be paid throughout the course to the interpretation of ritual.
Prerequisites & Notes Identical to JWST 152.
Enrollment Limit: 35.
Mr. Socher
Credits: 3 hours
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