HIST 140 History of Jewish Civilization II (From Late Antiquity to the Seventeenth Century)
Taught as schedule allows (consult the Course Directory)
PRE-1800
Exploration of intellectual, social, and cultural developments in Jewish civilization from the dawn of rabbinic culture in the Near East through the assault on established conceptions of faith and religious authority in 17th century Europe. Particular attention will be paid to the impact of Christian and Muslim "host societies" on expressions of Jewish culture.
Course Syllabus (PDF)
