Introduction to Jewish Civilization

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Overview of Jewish civilization from antiquity to the present. Answers the following questions: Who are the Jews? What do Jews believe? How did Jews interact with non-Jews? What was the lasting contribution of Jews to the world? In the attempt to answer these questions, provides the skills of being a good college student. Presents Judaism as an evolving civilization with an overarching distinctive culture but with a variety of subcultures and ethnic diversity. Presents the Jewish civilization through literature, films, music, and internet resources, with an overview of its complexity and diversity.