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Academic Year 2002/2003

Major Issues in Jewish History I: From Antiquity to the 16th Century
HIST 247 FA
Crosslistings:
RELI 261
Clusters:

Jewish and Israel Studies

The objective of this course is to introduce students to major issues and topics in Jewish history from antiquity to the 16th century. The emphasis will be on the diversity of Jewish experience in historical context. Examples of topics explored during the course include political status and relations between Jews and non-Jewish authorities; Catholic Church and the Jews; relations between Jews and their neighbors (Christians and Muslims); Jewish community. Readings will include both primary and secondary sources.

MAJOR READINGS

Bible
R. Chazan, EUROPEAN JEWRY AND THE FIRST CRUSADE
J. Cohen, ESSENTIAL PAPERS ON JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY IN CRISIS
M. Cohen, FROM THE MACCABEES TO MISHNAH
J. Katz, EXCLUSIVENESS AND TOLERANCE
B. Lewis, JEWS OF ISLAM
G. Scholem, MAJOR TRENDS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm and final exams. One 15-pp. paper for juniors and seniors. Two 7-8 page papers for first-year students and sophomores.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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