LIBRARY
UE: REL 223HM: Religions of the World I: Western Religions: Module 4
A study of Western religions, including religions of non-literate societies and ancient religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
- Relate the importance of the Hebrew Scriptures along with commentary and interpretive texts known as Talmud to Jewish religious tradition.
- Explain how and why Judaism was changed from a sacrificial religion to one based on prayer and study.
- Explain the understanding of sin and forgiveness as it is reflected in scripture and ritual practices prescribed there.
- Reflect on the precarious role of Jewish women in patriarchal ancient Israel.
Assignments
| Action | Assignment | Due no later than |
| Read | Anthology of World Scriptures, Chapter 3 | |
| View | The Long Search video | |
| Post | Initial response to the discussion question | Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Post | Responses to at least two classmates | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Submit | Assignment | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Continue | Journal assignment | Module 7 |
Books of Interest
The World of Ancient Israel by Call Number: DS112 .W66 1989ISBN: 0521342430Publication Date: 1989-10-12Print Book – available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).
Reconstructing the Society of Ancient Israel by Call Number: DS121 .M385 1999ebISBN: 0585343519Publication Date: 1999-01-01Electronic Book - available to read online.
Jewry Between Tradition and Secularism by Call Number: DS135.E83 J59 2006ebISBN: 9004151400Publication Date: 2006-04-28Electronic Book - available to read online.
