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Studies in the Book of Ezra (REL294)
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to expound on the major religious and historical elements of the Book of Ezra as interpreted by Rabbinic and Halachic sources and works of Jewish thought and summarize the book of Ezra with the commentary of Metzudot and Rashi.
Major topics include an overview of the Book of Ezra; Cycles of Exile and Redemption; causes of Destruction; The Sabbatical Year; Cyrus Permits Reconstruction; The Exodus from Egypt and the Return with Ezra; For Lack of Repentance; Remaining in the Diaspora; Reconstruction of the Altar; Sanctity of the Temple Mount; The First and Second Temples; The Commandment to Build the Temple; The Samaritans in Judea; Non-Jewish Participation in the Construction of the Temple; Hebrew and Assyrian Script; Significance of the Temple; Prophecy and Idol Worship; The Divine Presence Dwells Among Man; Dedication of the Second Temple; The Hebrew Months; Ten Tribes and Twelve Tribes; The Jewish People as One; Ezra the Scribe; The Men of the Great Assembly; Lineage; Intermarriage and Jewish Education. Topics may vary. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and textual preparation.