The Practical God: Wisdom, Social Ethics, and Temple Authority
Understanding God as the source of social order and Torah-based wisdom
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
Focuses on the conservative concept of God as the source of a predictable social and cosmic order. Examines the source of wisdom in the Torah and the role of the Jerusalem sage in the 2nd century BCE, contrasting with the philosophical sweep of the Wisdom of Solomon.
Course Curriculum
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What You Will Learn
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Wisdom Studies: Analyze Torah texts to understand ethical and social guidelines
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Authority Structures: Explore the role of temple leadership in maintaining order and teaching wisdom
FAQs
Undergraduate students in Religious Studies with interest in Jewish ethics, Torah studies, and social theology.
Not required, key excerpts and explanations will be provided for context.
Through essays, discussion participation, and analysis of ethical case studies drawn from historical texts.
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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Social and Ethical Insight : Examine God's guidance for social and cosmic order through wisdom and Torah
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Temple Authority : Understand the role of the Jerusalem sage and the administration of religious practice
