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The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed
by Alessandro Guetta- 0.0
5 Weeks
This mini-course introduces the use of early modern manuscripts for intellectual history—that is, the history of how ideas and the communication of those ideas changes over time. The basics of a remarkable Mantuan Jewish manuscript containing a copy of Malkiel Ashkenazi’s Tavnit ha-mishkan, and its historical context. Some of the most important characteristics of early modern Jewish intellectual life....
$29
The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed
by Alessandro Guetta- 0.0
5 Weeks
This mini-course introduces the use of early modern manuscripts for intellectual history—that is, the history of how ideas and the communication of those ideas changes over time. The basics of a remarkable Mantuan Jewish manuscript containing a copy of Malkiel Ashkenazi’s Tavnit ha-mishkan, and its historical context. Some of the most important characteristics of early modern Jewish intellectual life....
$29
Jewish Diaspora in Modern China
by Xin Xu- 4.3
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Jewish Diaspora in China is a unique experience for world Jewry, as China is the only country in Far East that has had Jews living in its society for over 1,000 years. The famous Kaifeng Jewish community, which was established in Kaifeng, the Chinese capital of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), is but a best-known example. The Jewish Community in Shanghai...
Deciphering Secrets: Unlocking the Manuscripts of Medieval Burgos (Spain)
by Roger L. Martínez-Dávila- 0.0
7 Weeks
Explore the medieval city of Burgos (Spain) and assess its history of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious and cultural coexistence. This history course delves into the medieval history of the city of Burgos, from its inception in 884 c....
$50
Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims
by Dr. Roger Louis Martínez-Dávila- 4.5
Approx. 27 hours to complete
We evaluate the many identities of the peninsula known as Christian Hispania, Jewish Sefarad, and Islamic al-Andalus. SUPPLEMENTAL: Todros Abulafia: A 13th Century Jewish Poet Fond of Debate REQUIRED CORE: King Alfonso X "The Wise" and Jewish Communities Under Christian Rule OPTIONAL: Museo de Burgos: Jewish Artifacts from Briviesca - Part 1...
Judaism Through Its Scriptures
by Shaye Cohen , Matthew Hass- 0.0
4 Weeks
But what are the Jewish scriptures? Whether you are a long-time student of the Jewish scriptures or a complete newcomer, this course will give you a new understanding of the fascinating roles that sacred texts have played in the rich history of Judaism. Key facts about the primary texts of the Jewish canon...
$99
Deciphering Secrets: Unlocking the Manuscripts of Medieval Toledo (Spain)
by Roger L. Martínez-Dávila- 0.0
7 Weeks
Explore the medieval city of Toledo (Spain) and assess its history of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious and cultural coexistence. This course evaluates the medieval history of Toledo from the reign of King Alfonso “The Wise” (1252-1284) until the creation of the blood purity statutes in the 1450s....
$50
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Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Shylock
by Stephen Greenblatt- 0.0
4 Weeks
You'll learn about Jewish history in Europe, how early audiences might have responded to the play, and the history of the play’s production through the twenty-first century. Analyze Shylock, the Jewish merchant: his moral ambivalence, his isolation from and connections to the other characters, and his troubling conversion...
$99
The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem
by Professor Oded Lipschits, Ph.D.- 4.6
Approx. 14 hours to complete
The destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile were a great catastrophe in the history of the Jewish Nation. History of destruction (A) History of destruction (B) History of destruction (C) Gedaliah as the governor of Judah: the history (A) Gedaliah as the governor of Judah: the history (B)...
Burgos: Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Spain
by Dr. Roger Louis Martínez-Dávila- 4.1
Approx. 45 hours to complete
This advanced course focuses on two primary goals: (1) appraising how Jews, Christians, and Muslims shaped the history of medieval Spain and (2) mastering the craft of Spanish paleography, the skill of identifying Spanish handwriting in the 11th- through 15th-century manuscripts. History Exam #1 Origins of the Jewish and Muslim Communities of Burgos History Exam #4...