JWST 2853

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JWST 2853
The Law in Jewish History

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Before Jewish politics, Jewish identity and Jewish philosophy, there was Jewish law. No other institution is more important to the history of Judaism and to the Jewish way of life. In this lecture course, we will explore the ways in which legal thought and legal discourse shaped Jewish experience and expression between the biblical age and the computer age. We will discover how the cultural meaning of law changed over time, how legal concepts shaped Jewish belief and Jewish behavior, and how the study of Jewish legal sources contributed to the emergence of modern constitutional thought in the Atlantic world.


Distribution Requirements (HA-AG), (HST-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2022SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HIST 2853, RELST 2853

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10011 JWST 2853   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Litvak, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person