Talmudic Philosophy V - EDC-X760X
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Course Description
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Jewish day school educators, rabbis, graduate students seeking continuing education to broaden their knowledge of Talmudic Philosophy; career advancement/ development.
Learner Outcomes
- Understand the significance of Torah Min HaShamayim (“the Torah is from Heaven”) as a central premise in Talmudic Philosophy
- Understand and identify key names, important concepts, and critical themes related to the beginnings of Talmudic Philosophy
- Understand the contrasting views concerning reward for doing good deeds
- Understand the central role of humility in learning, judgment, compromise, civility, and personal dignity
- Understand the philosophy of Bartenura and the significance of his insights to Talmudic Philosophy
Course Details
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Required Materials: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Avot, Ethics of the Fathers. Redacted by Rabbi Judah the Prince, c.200 CE, Bartenura on Pirkei Avot, Rabbi Ovadiah Bartenura
Prerequisites
Undergraduate education in religion, philosophy, Jewish studies, or related field; TPH 504 Talmudic Philosophy IIIILoading...
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