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Courses - Spring 2024
JWST
Jewish Studies Department Site
JWST231
Jewish Texts and Cultures of the Second Temple Period
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
GenEd: DSHU, DVUP
Cross-listed with: HIST291.
Credit only granted for: HIST291 or JWST231.
An introduction to the literature, history, and culture of Jews in the period between the sixth century BCE and the second century CE. Special topics may include the rise of the formation of the biblical canon, scriptural interpretation, sectarian and revolutionary movements, and growth of the diaspora.