JWST 255 - Western Mystical Traditions 1 unit(s)
(Same as RELI 255 ) Textual, phenomenological and theological studies in the religious mysticism of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. May be taken more than once for credit when content changes.
Topic for 2020/21b: Kabbalah. A survey of the historical and phenomenological development of the theoretical/theosophical and practical/magical dimensions of the Jewish mystical tradition from its biblical origins to postmodernity. Marc Epstein.
Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level course in Religion or Jewish Studies or permission of the instructor.
Two 75-minute periods.
Not offered in 2021/22.
Course Format: CLS
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