Qumran: Scripture and Worship

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Newman, Judith
Course Code EMB5401HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

An examination of selected psalms, prayers, and hymns from the Dead Sea Scrolls with an eye to their appropriation of scriptural discourse. Genre issues, social function of these texts in the Qumran community, and continuity with and differences from later Jewish and Christian liturgies also explored. Seminar, seminar presentations, and final paper. Prerequisite: 2 years biblical Hebrew. Evaluation: Participation (25%); class presentations (25%); and final paper (50%).

Schedule Thu 
Start Time 11:00
End Time 13:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 0
Additional Notes

Course will be held in the Jackman Humanities Building (JHB).

Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Fall 2011
Currently Offered Fall 2013