Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: RABBINIC INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE

Department: Religion

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course explores biblical interpretation (midrash) by ancient and modern Rabbis in its socio-historical, literary, and theological contexts. Topics include literary analysis of primary sources in translation, intertextuality, in the nature of rabbinic interpretation, and the role of biblical interpretation in contemporary society.