JWST 175 - Zohar: The Book of Enlightenment

Semester Offered: Second Semester, First Module
Credits (Range): 1 Hour
Attribute: 1 SS
A study of the Zohar. the central work of Spanish Kabbalah, and a comprehensive and daring recasting of Judaism in the medieval period. At once a “narrative” recounting the spiritual adventures of wandering heroes and a mystical “midrash” on Torah, the Zohar is written in a fluid and evocative language. Our study will focus on historical placement, the riddle of its authorship. Finally, each session will highlight ways of reading/decoding the Zohar. This course meets: 27 Feb 2-4 & 7-9pm; 28 Feb 7-9pm; 6 Mar 2-4 & 7-9pm; 7 Mar 7-9pm
Instructor: A Socher
Consent of the Instructor Required? No