Introduction to Jewish Mysticism (JS-0172)

Fall 2023 · JS 0172 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Overview of the intellectual history of Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism. Introduction to mystical ideas and doctrines from Biblical texts to contemporary sources, also within a wider, non-Jewish context. Inherent tensions within the mystical enterprise and the conflict between mysticism and rationalism. Reflects on uses and limits of mysticism in shaping contemporary religious experience.

Course codes: JS-0172, JS 0172, JS0172, JS-172, JS 172, JS172, REL-0182, REL 0182, REL0182, REL-182, REL 182, REL182

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