The Invention of the Jewish Nose Read the brief article by Sara Lipton titled “The Invention of the Jewish Nose” in The New York Review of Books. Using both Lipton and the Hahn Tapper readings for this week, how would you start to explain the origins of Jewish stereotypes and generalizations of Jews? What kinds […]
What does this story suggest about Judaism’s view of children, adults, and the relationship between the two? What does it suggest about the correct approach to differences in temperament and ability?
Passover During the Passover Seder, the head of the table reads from a book called a Haggadah (“tale, parable”), which includes the Exodus narrative, traditional stories, prayers, blessings, sayings, and instructions that accompany the meal. One of the more famous stories is “The Four Sons” and is about four types of children and their encounter […]
Explain how do some theologians/philosophers/thinkers define evil? Make reference to Nietzsche, Augustine, and Solzhenitsyn, as well as how they relate to some of the other thinkers.
Topic: Discussion Post | What is Evil? First, listen to the BBC podcast from In Our Time titled “Evil.” Here is the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p00547g3 (Links to an external site.) How do some theologians/philosophers/thinkers define evil? Make reference to Nietzsche, Augustine, and Solzhenitsyn, as well as how they relate to some of the other thinkers. Which did you support and […]
Given what you read in Hahn Tapper (2016), how do you think the practice of tefillin developed from what we read in Deuteronomy to what we see today?
Messiahs & Laws Look closely at the labels on this sample page of Talmud. What does the content of the page suggest about the practice of reading the Talmud? About the Talmud itself? Then, select three of the texts or interpreters mentioned in numbers 7) through 17) and research their dates and place of origin. […]
Write a 200 word analysis of your findings, comment on the insights that you have gained from this close reading exercise.
Passage Annotation Mark 9:14-29 PAGE 1: Liberally annotate the passage. Circle repeated words or phrases. Not every repeated word or phrase needs to be circled; focus on those that seem significant for understanding the meaning of the passage. Underline significant verbs. Once again, you don’t need to underline every verb; focus on those that seem […]
Explain and evaluate this debate and its importance for understanding the person and work of Jesus Christ from a biblical perspective.
Discussion: Christology from Above or Below? Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, create a thread of 500 words, which must include two citations from the reading material to address the following prompt: In the 20th century, the study of Christology was center stage. Erickson discusses the debate over the last century in relation to the […]
In conversation with Hahn-Tapper, what are the implications of your observation for understanding the question of biblical authorship?
Sinais & Zions Require reading Hahn Tapper (2016). Ch. 2 “Sinais” (pgs. 28-44) and Ch. 3 “Zions” (pgs. 45-59). Then, answer one out of the three prompts below: Reading the Bible as literature (Hahn-Tapper, 34): There are two vital pieces of background information that the biblical author introduces here: 1) that Sarai “was barren, she […]
Read Hahn Tapper's (2026) introduction (pg1-11 and Chapter 1 Narratives; (12-27) then write a case study explaining who is a Jew and what does that mean?
Case Study: Jew Read Hahn Tapper's (2026) Introduction (pg1-11 and Chapter 1 "Narratives" (12-27) then write a case study explaining who is a Jew and what does that mean?
Write a term paper that report on what that insider says are the key themes of their religion from their perspective (not yours). Focus on what their religion means to them.
Madhuri M. Yadlapati; Hinduism Write a term paper that report on what that insider says are the key themes of their religion from their perspective (not yours). Focus on what their religion means to them. Then talk about whether their view of their religion helped you to see any gaps in your understanding of that […]
Choose a myth we have explored in this course thus far and in your own words, write a 3-5 page (1000–1500 words) analysis of that myth (not including the title page or reference page).
Myth Analysis- Persephone and Demeter For this paper, choose a myth we have explored in this course thus far and in your own words, write a 3-5 page (1000–1500 words) analysis of that myth (not including the title page or reference page). In your analysis, address the following questions: 1. What is the greater meaning […]