Presentation
Hebrew is a fundamental discipline for future scholars, as it provides direct access to the Bible, the most studied book in history. The course aims at providing the tools to comprehend Hebrew thought from Antiquity down to the Modern Age through the study of the synchronic and diachronic development of Hebrew thinking and language. No particular preliminary knowledge is required.
Learning Outcomes
It is expected that at the end of the course, the student will be able to place the Hebrew language, culture, and religion within the context of European history
It is expected that at the end of the course, the student will be able to place the Hebrew language, culture, and religion within the context of European history from Antiquity down to the Modern Age.
No preliminary knowledge is required.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam.
The oral exam will include written tests to assess students' knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet and pronunciation.
Contents
Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course
History of the Hebrew Thought. Notions of History of the Hebrew Language.
Storia dell'Ebraismo e della cultura ebraica Nozioni di storia della religione ebraica. Nozioni di Ebraico biblico.
Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course
History of Hebrew Thought and Culture
Notions of History of Hebrew Religion
Notions of Biblical Hebrew
Readings/Bibliography
It will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Ricevimento: By appointment, writing to simone.turco@edu.unige.it
SIMONE TURCO (President)
GUIDO GIOVANNI BORGHI
LEONARDO PAGANELLI
Beginning of Classes
February 11, 2020.
JEWISH
