Middlebury

RELI0160A-F12

The Jewish Tradition

The Jewish Tradition WT
An introductory course on central themes and problems in Judaism and the life of "the People of the Book," with the goal of understanding contemporary ideas, institutions, and problems of Jewish life and thought in historical perspective. Topics will include: the formative ideas in Jewish thought monotheism, commandment, Torah; liturgy, ritual, and rhythm of Jewish life; theory and practice of the commandments; the tension between textual tradition and innovation; the origins and contemporary denominations of Judaism (Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, and Orthodox); Zionism and the meaning of Israel. 2 hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92734
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
0160
Section Identifier:
A

Course

RELI 0160

All Sections in Fall 2012

Fall 2012

RELI0160A-F12 Lecture (Schine)