Scholarly Colloquia and Events

  • 11/12 Scholem's Myth of Oral Torah/Jewish Interpretation

    “Scholem’s Myth of Oral Torah and Jewish Interpretation before the Bible” – Seth Sanders, Trinity, 11/12/14 12:15pm

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    “Scholem’s Myth of Oral Torah and Jewish Interpretation before the Bible”

    By Seth Sanders, Associate Professor of Religion, Trinity College  On Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 12:15 pm in the Class of ’47 Room – Library.

    Professor Sanders studies how political identities and religious experience were created in ancient Israel. His work connects the Bible, Jewish identity, and political thought from ancient Israel to modern nationalism.

    Please RSVP to judaicstudies@uconn.edu or 860-486-2271.  Lunch will be provided.  

    Open to all faculty, staff, students, and the public.

    For more information, contact: Rae Asselin / Judaic Studies at 860-486-2271 / rae.asselin@uconn.edu