Through an exploration of the figure of Moses as he was depicted
in pagan, Christian, and Jewish sources, and as he has been
interpreted by contemporary secular thinkers, we shall seek to
arrive at an understanding of one of the first heroes of the
Western tradition and sociocultural milieux that produced and
then appropriated him. Class lectures throughout the semester
will present background material in history, culture and
society. Class discussion will focus on the interpretation of
the Moses saga in different cultures and on the difference
between the religious and political conceptions of Moses as a
hero. COURSE FORMAT: Lecture Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area
Dept: HA CLAS Grading Mode: Student Option Prerequisites: NONE
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