UCL - History of the Jewish Religion

[SREL2010]

[30h] 2.5 credits

Teacher(s): Didier Luciani

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes

Aims

At the end, the student shall be able to show the diversity of currents in Jewish history and thought from the Middle Ages up to now, as well as their sources and specific contributions.

Main themes

In order to achieve this aim, the course will
- above all take into account, in the historical development, the interactions between the Jewish world and Western society, both Christian and secular, without ignoring the presence of Jewish communities in the Middle East and Northern Africa
- illustrate the contribution of Judaism to European civilization and thought .