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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2012
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RELI 366 001 (CRN: 27226)
RABBINIC INTERPRETATION
Long Title: RABBINIC INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE
Department: Religion
Instructor: Weiss, Kenny
Meeting: 2:00PM - 4:59PM M (9-JAN-2012 - 20-APR-2012)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Section Max Enrollment: 18
Section Enrolled: 1
Enrollment data as of: 20-MAY-2024 6:21AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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.