301 Introduction to Hebrew Literature. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. Selected works for different periods and genres; class discussions in Hebrew. P: Hebrew 202 or cons inst.
302 Introduction to Hebrew Literature. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. Continuation of 301. P: Hebrew 301 or cons inst.
303 Biblical Hebrew-First Semester. 3 cr. Introduction to the language of the Hebrew Bible. Serves as basis for later forms of classical Hebrew. Meets with Hebrew 103. P: Jr or Grad st. Stdts may not receive cr for both 103 & 303.
304 Biblical Hebrew-Second Semester. 3 cr. Introduction to the language of the Hebrew Bible. Serves as basis for later forms of classical Hebrew. Meets with Hebrew 104. P: Jr or Grad st. Stdts may not receive cr for both 104 & 304.
323 Biblical Texts. 4 cr. Grammar review, reading narrative texts. P: Hebrew 104 or cons inst.
324 Biblical Texts. 4 cr. Continuation of 323. P: Hebrew 323 or cons inst.
328 Classical Rabbinic Literature in Translation. (Crosslisted with Jewish, Littrans, Relig St) 3-4 cr. Introduction to the literature of the Classical Rabbinic or Talmudic period of Judaism (2nd to 7th centuries CE). Historical and intellectual background; the interrelation of liturgy, legal and non-legal literature. P: Open to Fr.
332 Prophets of the Bible. (Crosslisted with Relig St, Jewish, Littrans) 4 cr. An introduction to the thought, literature, and history of the prophets of ancient Israel (in English). P: Open to Fr.
343 Israeli Fiction in Translation. 3-4 cr. Major writers, trends and themes in Israeli fiction from pre-State period to present. Meets with LitTrans 367. P: Open to Fr. Selected readings in Hebrew for majors.
346 Jewish Literature of the Greco-Roman Period. (Crosslisted with Jewish, Relig St) 3 cr. Jewish literature from 350 BCE to 150 CE. The Greek and Hebrew sources include stories, religious poetry, wisdom books and apocalyptic texts. Readings (in translation) from the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls in their historical, cultural and literary setting.
355 Representations of Women in 20th C. Jewish Literature. (Crosslisted with Jewish, Women St) 3 cr. Jewish women's writings and portrayals of Jewish women in literature, in light of central events in modern Jewish history, with emphasis on the double marginality of women in an ethnic minority.
356 Zionism in Thought, Culture & Literature: From Inception to the State. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. Representations of Zionism from biblical and medieval times to the rise of Jewish nationalism. Discussion of ideological models with special attention to the Arab issue and to the significance of Zionism in America. P: Open to Fr.
368 The Bible in the Middle Ages. (Crosslisted with Medieval, History, Relig St) 3 cr. Medieval Bible and its shaping effect on medieval culture. P: So st or cons inst.
371 Topics in Jewish Civilization. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. Topics vary each semester, for example: modern Jewish thought, Zionism, history and development of the Hebrew language, mysticism in Judaism, etc. Open to Fr. P: Open to All Undergrads.
377 Jewish Cultural History (in English). (Crosslisted with Jewish, Relig St) 4 cr. Survey of Jewish cultural history from the Biblical to Talmudic and early Muslim periods; and its interaction with other cultures, including Hellenistic, Roman, and Muslim. P: So st.
378 Jewish Cultural History (in English). (Crosslisted with Jewish, Relig St) 3-4 cr. Jewish cultural history from the medieval to the modern period; emphasis on socio-economic and cultural conditions, Jewish civilization in various countries to the First World War. P: So st.
401 Survey of Modern Hebrew Literature. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. Readings in Hebrew literature, class conducted in Hebrew. P: Hebrew 302 or cons inst.
402 Survey of Modern Hebrew Literature. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. Continuation of 401. P: Hebrew 401 or cons inst.
417 History-telling in the Bible. (Crosslisted with Jewish, Relig St) 3 cr. The biblical books of Genesis through 2 Kings, together with 1 and 2 Chronicles, recount ancient Israel's history. This course investigates how their authors composed their stories and explores what their interests and intentions were.
448 Classical Rabbinic Texts. (Crosslisted with Jewish, Relig St) 3 cr. Introduction to the language and literature of the rabbinic period in Judaism (2nd-7th century CE). Acquisition of language skills to read Hebrew texts of this period, including Mishna, Tosephta, and Midrash. P: Hebrew 202 or 324 or cons inst.
451 Biblical Archaeology. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. An examination of current problems, methods, and trends in archaeological research in the lands of the Bible. P: Jr st.
460 Medieval Hebrew Biblical Commentaries. (Crosslisted with Jewish, Medieval) 3 cr. Introduces graduate students and advanced undergraduate students to Medieval Hebrew Biblical exegesis. Reading, translation and discussion of different medieval interpretations of key passages of the Hebrew Bible. P: 3 yrs of Hebrew, Hebr St 448, or cons inst.
473 Jewish Civilization in Medieval Spain (in English). (Crosslisted with Medieval, Jewish) 3 cr. Cultural, political, economic and scientific contributions of the Jews in medieval Islamic and Christian Spain (711-1492). Emphasis on interaction of the Jews with the general society. P: So st.
513 Biblical Texts, Poetry. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. Critical reading of selected texts from the Minor Prophets and the Writings. P: Hebrew 324 or cons inst.
514 Biblical Texts, Poetry. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. Continuation of 513. P: Cons inst or Hebrew 513.
533 Readings in Contemporary Hebrew Literature. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. P: Hebrew St 402 or cons inst.
534 Readings in Contemporary Hebrew Literature. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3 cr. P: Cons inst or Hebr St 533.
601 Aramaic I. 3 cr. Grammar and readings in Biblical Aramaic (Daniel, Ezra). P: Hebrew 324 or cons inst.
602 Aramaic II. 3 cr. Selections from non-biblical Aramaic texts: Inscriptions, Elephentine letters, Ahiqar, Targumim. P: Cons inst or Hebr St 601.
603 Ugaritic Texts. 3 cr. Readings in mythological, administrative, and epistolary texts from Ras Shamra-Ugarit. P: Hebrew 324 or cons inst.
604 Canaanite Dialects. 3 cr. Phoenician, Punic, Moabite, and Hebrew epigraphic texts. P: Hebrew 324 or cons inst.
605 Syriac I. 3 cr. Syriac grammar and reading. P: Hebrew 324 or cons inst.
606 Syriac II. 3 cr. Readings in Peshitta, literary texts. P: Hebrew 605.
623 Advanced Hebrew Grammar and Composition. 3 cr. The phonology, morphology and syntax of biblical Hebrew; composition in the classical style. P: Hebrew 324 or cons inst.
641 The Book of Ezekiel. 3 cr. Philological and literary study of the Hebrew text. Readings in the ancient translations. P: Hebrew 514 or cons inst.
642 The Book of Ezekiel. 3 cr. Continuation of 641. P: Hebrew 641.
651 The Book of Isaiah. 3 cr. Philological and literary study of the Hebrew text. Readings in the ancient translations. P: Hebrew 514 or cons inst.
652 The Book of Isaiah. 3 cr. Continuation of 651. P: Hebrew 651.
653 Wisdom Literature: Proverbs and Qohelet. 3 cr. Philological and literary study selections from the Hebrew text of Proverbs, Qohelet, and other works. Readings in the ancient translations. P: Hebrew 514 or cons inst.
654 Wisdom Literature: Job. 3 cr. Philological and literary study of the Hebrew text of Job. Readings in the ancient translations. P: Hebrew 653 or cons inst.
699 Directed Study. 1-3 cr. P: Jr or Sr st; graded on a lettered basis; requires cons chairman.
733 Themes in Israeli Literature. 3 cr. A study of a theme, or themes, in Israeli literature. Subjects will vary. P: Grad st.
799 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. Consent of chairperson required. P: Cons chairman, Grad st.
951 Seminar-Biblical Studies. 2 cr. Topics vary. P: Grad st or cons inst.
952 Seminar-Biblical Studies. 2 cr. P: Grad st or cons inst.
953 Seminar in Pentateuchal Criticism. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 2 cr. A study of the history and methodololgy of critical research in the Pentateuch. It will trace the development of non-homiletical Bible studies, with special attention to the Pentateuch, from ancient to modern times. P: 2 yrs of Biblical Hebrew & Grad st, or cons inst.
954 The Dead Sea Scrolls. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 2 cr. Research in the literature, religion, and society of the Qumran community. P: 2 yrs of Biblical Hebrew & Grad st, or cons inst.
955 Studies in the Religion of Ancient Israel. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 2 cr. Investigations in the religious history, practice, and thought in Israel in Biblical times. P: 2 yrs of Biblical Hebrew & Grad st, or cons inst.
956 Seminar in Early Biblical Interpretation. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 2 cr. A study of the forms and content of biblical interpretation in Ancient Israelite and Jewish texts. The focus is on three broad domains of literature: the Hebrew Bible, Second Temple sources, and rabbinic midrash. P: 2 yrs of Biblical Hebrew & Grad st, or cons inst.
957 Linguistic Approaches to Biblical Hebrew. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 2 cr. Investigations in the applications of modern linguistic theories and methods to the study of Biblical Hebrew. P: 2 yrs of Biblical Hebrew & Grad st, or cons inst.
958 Biblical Poetry. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 2 cr. Investigations in the critical scholarship, analysis, and reading of Biblical poetry. P: 2 yrs of Biblical Hebrew & Grad st, or cons inst.
959 Biblical Narrative. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 2 cr. Investigations into the theory, analysis, and reading of Biblical narrrative. P: 2 yrs of Biblical Hebrew & Grad st, or cons inst.
990 Research and Thesis. 2-9 cr. P: Cons inst.
999 Independent Work. 2-3 cr. By agreement with major professor, work on special research problems. Consent of chairperson required. P: Cons chairman.