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JEWISHST 116

The Hebrew Bible: Readings in religion and culture (RELIGST 116X)

UNITS:3-5
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-EDP, WAY-SI

This course will provide an introduction to the Hebrew Bible as well as later, classical Jewish literature. We will examine ancient Jewish texts in their social context and explore both the history of Ancient Israel as well as later, diasporic forms of Jewish practice and culture. The class will begin at JEWISHST 11:JEWISHST 00 am. This course is under review for WAYS SI and EDP.

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units

JEWISHST 116: The Hebrew Bible: Readings in religion and culture (RELIGST 116X)

3-5 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-EDP, WAY-SI

This course will provide an introduction to the Hebrew Bible as well as later, classical Jewish literature. We will examine ancient Jewish texts in their social context and explore both the history of Ancient Israel as well as later, diasporic forms of Jewish practice and culture. The class will begin at 11:00 am. This course is under review for WAYS SI and EDP.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Seminar — TBA TBA (Undergrad)

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