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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Comparative Religion
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Racheli Shalomi Hen
Coordinator Office Hours:
By appointment
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Racheli Shalomi-Hen
Course/Module description:
The founding myths of the polytheistic cultures in the Ancient Near East that is Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Levant stand at the core of this course. We will learn about the creation of the world, about the creation of man, about gods, about kings and heroes. We will discuss beliefs concerning the world of the dead, and those concerning fertility, resurrection and renewal. As part of the course, we will read sources in translation, look at objects of religious significance and discuss cultural contact in the fertile crescent.
Course/Module aims:
To introduce the students to the main religious beliefs and ideas that emerged in the Ancient Near East through their literary, artistic and architectural expressions.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
To enumerate the founding myths of the polytheistic cultures in the Ancient Near East.
To be acquainted with the geographical space of the Ancient Near East.
To point out similarities and differences between the religious ideas of the civilizations that evolved in the Ancient Near East.
To recognize expressions of myths and religious ideas in art objects.
To identify the chronology of religious ideas in the ancient Near East.
Attendance requirements(%):
100
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lecture and reading
Course/Module Content:
Introduction
Egypt:
The Ennead and the creation of the world
The Myth of Kingship
The destruction of Mankind
The Judgement of the Dead
Mesopotamia:
Enuma Elish
Atrahasis
Descent into the Underworld
Gilgamesh
Ugarit:
Baal Cycle
The Legend of Keret
The Tale of Aqhat
Summary
*Museum trip
*If technically possible.
Required Reading:
שראלי, שלומית. המיתולוגיה המצרית. תל-אביב: מפה, 2005.
גבאי, אורי ווייס תמר, המיתולוגיה הבבלית. תל-אביב: מפה, 2003
איילי-דרשן, נגה, וגיא דרשן. המיתולוגיה הכנענית. תל אביב: מפה, 2009.
*The list is partial and subject to changes and additions.
Additional Reading Material:
Will be given during the course.
Grading Scheme :
Written / Oral / Practical Exam 80 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 10 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 10 %
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