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.

Pre-Requisites 2 years biblical Hebrew.
Schedule Mon
Start Time 13:00
End Time 15:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 5
Maximum Enrolment 20
Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Research Paper
Previously Offered Fall 2017
Currently Offered Fall 2019