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One feature of medieval Jewish thought, in contrast with rabbinic thought, is the recognition of meaningful distinctions among non-Jewish religious groups, which ones were “closer to” and “further from” Jewish doctrine and practice. This talk will address the emergence of this mode of thought as well as some of the formulations of specific thinkers such …
Jonathan Decter, “Ranking Religions in Medieval Jewish Thought” Read More »
The Babylonian conquest of Judah and its aftermath—the destruction of the Temple and the exile of a significant portion of its population—left a mark throughout the Bible, including the book of Psalms. Even after the return of some of the exiled Judeans and the rebuilding of the Temple, the restoration was, in the eyes of those Judeans, never complete, for Judah was no longer a sovereign nation and the Davidic dynasty did not continue. This lecture will look at a few psalms in which the themes of exile and restoration are prominent. Among them we find a nostalgic look back to the First Temple, a “memory” of the exilic experience, praise to God for rebuilding Jerusalem, and the hope for the restoration of Davidic kingship.
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Weekly course on Wednesdays, 11 Oct. – 15 Nov. 2023 https://store.southampton.ac.uk/short-courses/lifelong-learning/weekly-evening-courses-non-language/jewish-history-and-culture-through-the-ages This course offers an overview of Jewish/non-Jewish relations across time – from Antiquity to the late-20th Century – by drawing upon art, literature, and film. Sessions include insights into religious and cultural history in the Ancient and Medieval world, as well as modern examples of …
