Qumran - Scripture and Worship

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Newman, Judith
Course Code EMB5401HF
Semester First Semester
Section 101
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 10
Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Research Paper
Short Paper
Previously Offered Fall 2021
Currently Offered Fall 2024