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PHIL 302 - Introduction to Jewish Mysticism

Credit(s): 3
INTRO TO JEWISH MYSTICISM
Component: Lecture
Iintroduction to Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism. Begins with an overview of the classic mystical text, the Zohar, and the medieval-era Jewish mystic, Isaac Luria. Its focus is Kabbalistic literature during the 18th century. Texts will be studied in the context of the rise of the pietistic Eastern European Jewish movement known as Hasidism. Key concepts of kabbalistic thought will be covered, including tzimtzum, the sefirot, the Jewish Sabbath, God, and the Celestial Spheres.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with JWST 302 .
University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities
General Education Objectives: