REL 504

Fall 2020 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 4 hours.

Survey of Jewish and Christian cultural reception of Genesis in the ancient and medieval worlds. Examines techniques of exegesis and strategies of interpretation in the ancient world, such as allegory, narrative expansion, and retelling. Engages with foundational studies of modern scholarship on biblical reception. While focusing on the initial chapters of Genesis, we will also explore the appropriation of Abraham traditions and the Joseph story.

Same as MDVL 504.

REL 504 class schedule data for fall 2020
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
72954
Online
A
3:00PM -5:30PM
T
n.a.
Layton, R
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/20-12/09/20
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