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Profs. Robert Alter & Ron Hendel—The Bible Now: Genesis (Zoom only)
February 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Explore the book of Genesis: major themes, style, character, and authorship. Topics include: Origins, Ancestors, Jacob’s Family, and Joseph and His Brothers. We will also consider Genesis within the broader context of ancient Near Eastern literature. The recommended translation is Robert Alter, Genesis: Translation and Commentary.
Session 1: Origins: Genesis Chapters 1-11
Session 2: Ancestors: Genesis 12-25
Session 3: Jacob’s Family: Genesis 25-36
Session 4: Joseph and His Brothers: Genesis 37-50
Tuesdays, January 16, 23 and 30, February 6 @7-8:30 pm, on Zoom
