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Courses - Fall 2025
JWST
Jewish Studies Department Site
Open Seats as of
08/22/2025 at 05:30 PM
JWST648D
Readings in Jewish History; Dead Sea Scrolls
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, S-F
Cross listed with JWST430 and RELS430. Credit granted and JWST648D, JWST430, or RELS430.

A study of the Dead Sea Scrolls in their ancient and modern settings, and in terms of contemporary scholarly interpretations of their meaning. Interpretations of the historical significance of these documents, their connections to ancient Jewish sectarian movements, and their implications for our understanding of Judaism, Christianity, and the history of the Bible.