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Academic Year 2003/2004
Major Issues in Jewish History II: From the 16th century to Modern Times
HIST 248 FA
This is a sequence to the HIST 247 course, but HIST 247 is not a prerequisite. It will cover period from late medieval/early modern times to modernity. It will explore such issues in Jewish history as the Enlightenment
(Haskalah), embourgeoisment, modern anti-Semitism etc. in both east and west. The course will require regular attendance and intensive reading of both primary and secondary sources.
MAJOR READINGS
P. Mendes-Flohr/J. Reinharz THE JEW IN THE MODERN WORLD
J. Marcus JEW IN THE MEDIEVAL WORLD
G. Scholem MAJOR TRENDS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM
J. Cohen ESSENTIAL PAPERS ON JUDAISM & CHRISTIANITY IN CRISIS
E. Fram
IDEALS FACE REALITY
M. Meyer THE
ORIGINS OF MODERN JEW
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
midterm and final exams; one 15 pp. paper.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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