JWST 2634

Jews and the Classical Age of Islam

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

This course examines the cultural and historical interaction of Muslims and Jews from the emergence of Islam in the seventh century through the classical age of Islam down to the turn of the thirteenth century. The intersection of the two cultures (scriptural, spiritual, intellectual, literary, communal, and interpersonal) and members of their respective religious communities will be studied through readings of primary texts (in translation). The course will conclude with some brief reflections on historical memory and the modern and contemporary significance of the two religious communities' interactions during the classical age of Islam.

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)
Distribution Category (HA-AS)

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