BIBL1085H: Kabbalistic vs Philosophical Bible Interpretation
Date
2022-01
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Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University
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Abstract
What are the fundamental concepts of Jewish faith? How are they derived from Tanakh? This course will explore the views of the key rishonim: Rabbenu Saadia Gaon, Rav Yehudah ha-Levi, Rambam, and Ramban on • shekhinah & mikdash • Eretz Yisrael • kedushah of the Hebrew language • nature, miracles, and hashgahah peratit (divine providence) • ta‘amei ha-mitzvot (rationale for the commandments)
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SCW syllabus / YU only
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Kabbalistic
Citation
Cohen, Mordechai. (2022, Spring), Syllabus, BIBL1085H: Kabbalistic vs Philosophical Bible Interpretation, Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University.