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Exodus 2 in Three Contexts: Seminar
HDS 1826

Jointly Offered with: Faculty of Arts & Sciences as HEBREW 239

Course Information

Description

A close critical reading of the account of the early life of Moses in three contexts: (1) the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near Eastern world in which it took shape; (2) rabbinic Judaism in Late Antiquity; and (3) medieval Jewish commentary. Texts to be read in Hebrew include Exodus 2 and a selection of rabbinic midrashim and medieval commentaries on it. Includes a research-based paper. Prerequisite: three years of Hebrew or the equivalent (not a course for those lacking a secure grasp of Hebrew grammar). Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Hebrew 239.

School Harvard Divinity School
Credits 4
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Course Component Seminar
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HDS Student Option (LG/SUS/AUD)
MTS/ThM Area of Focus Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
Jewish Studies
Arts of Ministry Preaching and Worship
Religious Education and Spiritual Development
MDiv Histories, Theologies, and Practices Judaism
Language Course Type N/A
Language Taught Hebrew
MDiv Scriptural Interpretation Judaism
Course Level N/A