Second Temple Judaism: Sectarianism and Textual Production
Advanced study of sectarian groups and textual transmission in the Second Temple period
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
An advanced study of the sectarian groups of the Second Temple period (Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots). Focuses heavily on the Qumran library and its impact on the transmission, preservation, and interpretation of biblical and extra-biblical texts.
Course Curriculum
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What You Will Learn
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Sectarian Analysis: Examine historical and theological distinctions among Second Temple groups
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Textual Studies: Learn methodologies for analyzing Qumran and other Second Temple texts
FAQs
Graduate students in Religious Studies or Biblical Studies with interest in Second Temple Judaism and textual criticism.
No, but prior knowledge of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament is beneficial.
Through research papers and critical analyses of textual traditions.
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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Sectarian Insight : Understand the beliefs and practices of Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Zealots
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Textual Expertise : Learn the impact of the Qumran library on biblical transmission and interpretation
