Lamentations and Its Rabbinic Interpretations: Catastrophe and Recovery in Ancient Judaism: Seminar
HDS 1845
Subject & Catalog Number
Jointly Offered with:
Faculty of Arts & Sciences as HEBREW 240
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Description
A close historical-critical reading of the Book of Lamentations in Hebrew and a careful reading, also in Hebrew, of a generous sample of midrashim from Lamentations Rabbah. Emphasis upon the theological and literary dimensions. Prerequisite: Three years of college-level Hebrew (any period) and some previous experience with historical-critical methods. Not a course for those with a weak grasp of biblical grammar.
School
Harvard Divinity School
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for BTI Cross Registration
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Divinity School
Course Component
Seminar
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Instruction Mode
In Person
Subject
Harvard Divinity School
Grading Basis
HDS Student Option (LG/SUS/AUD)
MTS/ThM Area of Focus
Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Arts of Ministry
Religious Education and Spiritual Development
MDiv Histories, Theologies, and Practices
Judaism
Language Course Type
Content Language Course
Language Taught
Hebrew
MDiv Scriptural Interpretation
Judaism
Course Level
N/A
