A presentation dealing with one of the ancient books not discussed in class will be presented by each student over the course of the semester. In class midterm. The final examination that will be comprehensive, including identifications and essays. Identifications and dates will be administered in class. The essay will be due 5 days after the last class, and is preferably submitted by E-Mail.
Office hours are immediately after each class session by appointment.
Contact via E-Mail is preferable to telephone messages. A History of Second Temple and Rabbinic Judaism. All other readings will be available either on Reference or Reserve in the Library. Read Schiffman ch. Maps distributed Feb. 3, 10.