JS 120 Relationships in the Bible (Old Testament)Jewish Studies (2009-2010)
Students will be introduced to the Hebrew Bible by way of selected readings which deal with a particular aspect of the human predicament. The focus will be on exploring relationships via narrative passages in the Old Testament and particularly in the Book of Genesis. The following relationships will be discussed: (a) Spousal (b) Human/God (c) Parent/child (d) Siblings (e) Gender issues in narratives of rape, incest, seduction and dominance.
Antirequisites: RS 120 taken prior to Fall 2008
Notes: Knowledge of Hebrew is not required. This course fulfills an Area 1B or Area 2A requirement for Religious Studies majors but not both.
(Cross-listed with RS 111)
(Cross-listed with RS 111)
Sections For Fall 2009
JS 120 is not held in Fall 2009
Sections For Spring 2009
JS 120 is not held in Spring 2009