UCL - History of the Jewish Religion

[SREL2010]

[30h] 2.5 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Didier Luciani

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

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 .

Content and teaching methods

Whether Judaism is taken from a historical, cultural, religious or political point of view, it still appears as a complex and plural reality. Rather than introducing Judaism as a singular entity, the course will try to give an account of its diversity in the course of history, in the life of communities, in the expression of its beliefs and in the variety of the scriptural hermeneutics upon which Judaism is founded. The question of Judaism vs Chrisitanity will complete our approach.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

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