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Academic Year 2003/2004


Major Issues in Jewish History II: From the 16th century to Modern Times
HIST 248 FA

Crosslistings:
RELI 262

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 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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