God and Divine Sophia: Platonic Philosophy and Immortality
Studying God's nature through wisdom, Platonic philosophy, and Hellenistic Jewish thought
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
A philosophical study of God’s nature revealed through Sophia (Wisdom). Focuses on the source blending of Greek Platonic ideals (immortality of the soul) with Jewish wisdom traditions, placed in the Hellenistic context of Alexandria (1st century BCE).
Course Curriculum
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What You Will Learn
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Philosophical Foundations: Examine the integration of Platonic immortality concepts with Jewish wisdom theology
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Historical Setting: Study Alexandria as a cultural and intellectual center influencing Jewish philosophical thought
FAQs
Undergraduate students interested in Jewish philosophy, Hellenistic thought, and the theological concept of Sophia.
No prerequisites are needed, but basic familiarity with Greek philosophy is helpful to contextualize the content.
Yes, students will read and interpret key Jewish and Platonic texts to understand philosophical and theological concepts.
What is in this course?
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Duration : 1 Days
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Class Start Date : 2026-02-01
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Philosophical Insight : Explore God's wisdom (Sophia) in relation to Platonic ideals of immortality and the soul
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Hellenistic Context : Understand Jewish-Greek thought synthesis in Alexandria and its theological implications
