Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: JUDAISM OF JESUS AND HILLEL

Department: History

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course examines the history and culture of Judaism during the Second Temple period, which produced such great religious leaders as Jesus and Hillel. Topics include: canonization, colonization, diaspora, economic and political instability, eschatology, Hellenization, imperialism, messianism, Pharisees, priesthood, Sadducees, Scribes, scriptures, sectarianism, synagogue and temple worship. Counts toward Jewish Studies minor and Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations major. Cross-list: RELI 203.