RELG 180AIntro to Judaic Studies

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This course, which is appropriate for first and second year students, provides a broad survey of Jewish history, religion, and culture beginning in the ancient period and continuing through the modern period. We will draw on a wide array of sources, ranging from the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic literature, and philosophical works, to poetry, memoir, and other forms of artistic expression. We will pay special attention to the diversity of Jewish experiences across multiple geographical and cultural contexts.