ENG 426A, Religion and Literature (Sabbath): Judaism

Essays that review scholarship on topics in Judaism.

essay from Oxford Handbook of Early Modern Europe

Hebrew Interlinear Bible (OT)

The Dead Sea Scrolls, which include the oldest known biblical manuscripts in existence, offer critical insight into Jewish society in the Land of Israel during the Second Temple Period, the time of the birth of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism.

Practiced by approximately 13 million members, Judaism captures a large share of the world’s attention—especially in the geopolitical arena. In this program, Hans Küng discusses the practice of Judaism in the United States, Israel, and Germany, as he studies the religion’s commitment to its continued existence. (57 minutes)

A shared heritage, a spiritual belief system, a set of rules for living-these are all aspects of Judaism, but the order in which they are emphasized varies greatly within the faith. This program features opinions from four articulate and sometimes controversial adherents to the Jewish religion who share their views on differences and similarities within Judaism. (24 min)