Tanakh and Jewish Studies (Origins, Texts, and Traditions) – Dr. Kyrillos Bishara.

This course focuses on a comprehensive academic introduction to the Tanakh and Jewish tradition, through:

An introduction to early Judaism, Rabbinic Judaism, and early Christianity

An explanation of the concept of law in Judaism

An introduction to the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Jewish thought

An explanation of the meaning and purpose of the Midrash, and the role of the rabbi

A study of the Tanakh, its content, and the definition and tripartite division of the term

An explanation of the Mikra in Jewish tradition: its meaning and its biblical and liturgical use

An introduction to Jewish sects

A study of the Mikra

An introduction to the Samaritans and their sacred texts

A comparison between the Mikra, the Torah, and the Samaritan Torah

Date : 2026-01-27 Language : English

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