Close reading in Hebrew of the Book of Ecclesiastes (Koheleth). The course will introduce students to modem historical-critical approaches to Koheleth in conjunction Hebrew reading, syntax, grammar, and exegesis. Recent commentary treatments (Longman, Bartholomew, Fox, and others) will be reviewed for strengths and weaknesses. The place of Ecclesiastes in so-called 'Wisdom Literature' will be examined alongside its location in the canon. Older classical treatments of Koheleth (Luther) will also be evaluated. The place of the Epilogue and its hermeneutical function, as well as the traditional ascription to Solomon, will be reviewed.
Please note: Students will be expected to participate in a 2hr online video conferencing session September 11, 2019.
The course will run as follows:
11 Sept. 9am-11am (Remote session)
25 Sept. 9am-10am (Remote session)
9 Oct. 9am-10am (Remote session)
11 Oct. 9am-10:30 (Remote session)
15 Oct. 9am-10am
16 Oct. 9am-11:30pm
18 Oct. 8:30am-9:30am; 3:30pm-4:30pm
18 Oct. Colloquium: Apocalyptic and Ecclesiastes 12: 1pm-8pm
11 Nov. 9am-11:30pm
13 Nov. 9am-11:30pm
15 Nov. 9am-11:30pm
December Remote Session TBA
