JWST 4400 Power and Powerlessness in Jewish History

JWST 4400 Power and Powerlessness in Jewish History
Power and Powerlessness in Jewish History
In this course we draw on the skills and knowledge that we have gained in our studies in Jewish Studies. In particular, we encounter the full chronology of Jewish history and are asked to analyze events through the lens of this historical perspective. Our focus is an investigation of the theme of Jewish power, Of particular interest to us is the perception of power by Jews themselves and attitudes toward Jews by their neighbors.  
credit hours: 3