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Academic Year 2003/2004


Jewish Mysticism
RELI 207 SP

This seminar will examine the subterranean and often subversive mystical teachings within the Jewish tradition. The course will include an appraisal of the origins of Jewish mysticism in the texts of ascent from Late Antiquity; the efflorescence of the Kabbalah in the Medieval Spain; the popularization of mysticism within 18th century Hasidism; and some of the revivals of the mystical tradition in contemporary Israel and North America.

MAJOR READINGS

G.Scholem, MAJOR TRENDS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM
M.Idel, THE MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE IN ABRAHAM ABULAFIA
A.Green, TORMENTED MASTER: A LIFE OF RABBI NAHMAN OF BRATSLAV
R. Kamenetz, THE JEW IN THE LOTUS: A POET'S REDISCOVER OF JEWISH IDENTITY IN BUDDHIST INDIA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

4 short papers, take home final

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RELI    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Zwelling,Jeremy   
Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: FISK114
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 15)
SR. major: 4   Jr. major: 4
SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 1   FR: 0

Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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