JS 211Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism

In the course catalog from Winter 2020 to Spring 2021; Open Data has no classes for it in that time.

This course will survey the roots, history, and symbolism of the Jewish mystical tradition known as Kabbalah. Students will be introduced to the major texts, charismatic mystical masters, and schools of Kabbalah, beginning with the ancient Rabbis through to contemporary exponents such as Hasidim and messianic groups. Particular attention will be focused on the Zohar (Book of Splendour) and popular appeals to the mystical tradition. [Note: Knowledge of Hebrew is not required. This course fulfils an Area 1 requirement for Religious Studies majors.]