Dr. Diane M. Sharon - The Secret Life of The Psalms
Mondays 12:00 – 1:30 PM
November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10
$240 I $120 Temple Emanu-El members
Hidden within the poetry of the psalms are ancient Near Eastern myths that tell of primordial chaos and creation, and battles among the gods for divine supremacy amid rebellion, destruction and triumph. In this course, we will uncover the many ways these ancient and powerful stories are woven into the imagery and language that we associate with the God of Israel and our own Jewish heritage.
The Pincus Family Course in Jewish Studies