,Studying the Bible in Jerusalem and New Haven

Studying the Bible in Jerusalem and New Haven


 

Publication Date: January 2007

Publisher: Association for Jewish Studies; Association for Jewish Studies

Author(s): Robb Young; Robb Young

Research Area: Culture and religion; Education

Keywords: Higher Education; Judaic Studies; Jewish Text; Curriculum

Type: Other

Coverage: United States United States

Abstract:

The author shares his experience studying the Hebrew Bible at both Yale University and Hebrew University, comparing and contrasting the two departments as regards teaching methods, modes and goals of inquiry, linguistic requirements and approaches, and how the study of the Hebrew Bible fits into the larger scene at each university.