Jewish Civilization I

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This course will cover the history, literature, and thought of the Jews from the Second Temple Period (5th century B.C.E.) through the rise of Rabbinic Judaism. Considerable attention will be given to the various forms of Judaism during the Second Temple Period, the emergence of Christianity, and the transition from a Priestly to Rabbinic Religion. Course Attributes: Humanities Elect/Integrations, Jewish Studies Minor College of Arts & Sciences History