JS 215Visions of Israel in Judaism: From Biblical to Modern Times
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Jewish Studies
- Cross-listed
- RCS 230
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course surveys the significance of the land of Israel in Judaism from historical, textual, and religious perspectives. Topics covered include the politics of Ancient Israel; the concept of Israel in prayer and the rabbinic and medieval Jewish imagination; portrayals of Israel in Christian and Muslim texts; and the origins, visions, and challenges of Zionism and the modern State of Israel.
Prerequisites
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Antirequisites
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Leads to
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3 essays, all online, no exam. Can't believe you can get a credit for this but I'm not complaining
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