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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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