Maalot Educational Network | Evaluated Learning Experience
Studies in the Book of Judges (REL108)
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the major historical and religious elements of the Book of Judges; summarize, assign meaning to the text; and apply skills in textual analysis.
Major topics include the entire Book of Judges, the role of the judge and the king; the judgeship and Song of Deborah; Gideon’s test of G-d; Jephtha’s vow; the personality of Samson; the Nazarite laws; the idol of Micha. Topics may vary. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and textual preparation.