HEBR 4363 - The Kabbalah

Meets with MID E 6263 & HEBR 6363. The course introduces the basic texts of the classical Kabbalah (from the 10th century through the mid 16th century in addition to the Sefer Yetzirah), the major school of Jewish mysticism. Texts are in English and are presented in their historical, intellectual (philosophical, mythological) and spiritual contexts. Students write four short papers on single topics and one longer one that may be comparative. No prerequisite other than advanced standing.