REL 23 Jewish Mysticism

The course examines the nature of claims to mystical experience or knowledge that appear in various aspects of the Jewish tradition, with primary focus on the enchanted and demonic worlds of the Kabbala. Forms of ecstasy and magic will be studied, along with their theoretical and social backgrounds and their impact on elitist and popular Jewish practice. Open to all classes.

Cross Listed Courses

JWST 62

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:TMV; WCult:W

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