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RELI207
Jewish Mysticism: The Origins of Hasidism
RELI207 SP
Not Currently Offered
This seminar will use a multidisciplinary approach in
examining the early mysticism (1740-1820) of the Baal Shem
Tov and his disciples.
MAJOR READINGS
M. Rosman, FOUNDER OF HASIDISM
M. Idel, HASIDISM: BETWEEN ECSTACY AND MAGIC
G. Scholem, THE MESSIANIC IDEA OF JUDAISM
L. Jacobs, HASIDIC PRAYER
IN PRAISE OF THE BAAL SHEM TOV
THE TALES OF NAHMAN OF BRATZLAV
A. Green, TORMENTED MASTER
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
4 short papers, take home
final
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
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: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RELI
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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