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Reception and Re-Use of Authoritative Texts |
| Leerdoelen |
- Skills in setting up research projects to examine the ways in which certain Jewish and Christian traditions deal with biblical data.
- Skills in oral and written justifications of the results of individual research.
- An understanding of the hows and whys of various interpretations of a given biblical text. Skills in applying these hermeneutic insights to other interpretations.
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| Omschrijving |
This module explores the reception history of the Bible and other authoritative texts. Major themes include the processes through which ancient stories and concepts were incorporated into scripture, as well as their interpretations in varying historical, political, and sociocultural conditions.
In the introductory sessions we reflect on basic questions regarding reception history. Then we look at the reception and interpretation of texts and traditions in a range of sources, especially in the Bible itself, and in early Jewish literature of the Second Temple period. Using specific examples drawn from themes (e.g. creation, the flood, eschatology) and figures (e.g. Abraham, Moses) found in these sources, we compare interpretations of authoritative texts in these individual traditions. How have religious or political authorities used these authoritative texts? What challenges arise when a narrative found in one source is re-used in another source, or by another tradition? The sessions conclude with a general hermeneutical reflection on the reception of authoritative texts in ancient times, preparing students for critical engagement with the contemporary use of authoritative texts in religious or political circles. Assessment: Self-study, assignments, presentations, paper. |
| Uren per week |
3 |
| Onderwijsvorm |
lectures and seminars
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| Toetsvorm |
assignments
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| Vaksoort |
master
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| Docent(en) |
prof. dr. J.T.A.G.M. van Ruiten
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| Verplichte literatuur |
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| Literature will be announced later. |
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| Opmerkingen |
- Research master studenten kunnen deze cursus volgen maar zullen een andere cursus code hebben: THRMRRATE5. Om deze cursus als ResMa-student te volgen, zullen zij licht gewijzigde opdrachten uitvoeren. Dit zal worden uitgelegd in de cursusgids.
- In geval van noodsituaties of overmacht, zoals een maatschappelijke lockdown, moeten er mogelijk wijzigingen worden aangebracht in de lesroosters, toetsing en beoordeling. De docent zal je zo snel mogelijk informeren over deze wijzigingen, mocht een dergelijke situatie zich voordoen.
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