14614
Seminar
SoSe 16: Anthropology and the Bible II
Florentina Badalanova Geller
Comments
The course will offer anthropological analysis of Bible reception and interpretation in various cultures and traditions, from ancient and medieval sources to contemporary literature and art. Not only the canonical, but also apocryphal versions of the Scriptural text will be considered. Special attention will be paid to verbal and visual renditions of Exodus (e.g. the saga of Moses), Kings and Chronicles (e.g. lineage of David and Solomon, the Elijah epos, etc.). New Testament themes will be concerned predominantly with apocryphal Gospels. Archival recordings of vernacular oral songs and chants interpreting Biblical themes will also be part of the material presented. Special emphasis will be given to the ways in which “the vernacular Bible” shapes customary law, ritual practices and beliefs systems among various communities around the world. Iconography will also be included in the discussions, as well as modern visual arts, popular culture and mass media. All texts studied will be in English translation. close
14 Class schedule
Regular appointments
Wed, 2016-04-20 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-04-27 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-05-04 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-05-11 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-05-18 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-05-25 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-06-01 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-06-08 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-06-15 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-06-22 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-06-29 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-07-06 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-07-13 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2016-07-20 12:00 - 14:00