Fall 2009 New Brunswick Theological Seminary

Tuesday, 6:20 - 10:00 PM

The Religious Act: Asking the Question

The lesson of truth is not held in one consciousness. It explodes toward the other. To study well, to read well, to listen well, is already to speak: whether by asking questions and, in so doing, touching the master who teaches you, or by teaching a third party.”

--Emmanuel Levinas “Beyond the Verse: Talmudic Readings and Lectures” (1994)

Friday, September 25, 2009

Blog Post 1: "Are You Saved" by Jonathan Magonet, Due Sept. 29

According to Jonathan Magonet, in the context of Exodus, what does it mean "to be saved?"
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The Ancient Near Eastern World

Review the Power Point of  maps and other information about the culture and empires of the Ancient Near Eastern World.  This information will be on your quiz for next week in addition to the first three chapters in your Miller/Hayes textbook.

Ancient Near East World                                                                                                                                
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The Hebrew Bible and Commentary

Review the highlighted Power Point presentation to learn about the composition of the Hebrew Bible and its related commentaries.  This material will be on next week's quiz.

Hebrew Bible and Commentary                                                                                                                        
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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Blog Post No. 1 for September 22

Click on the link below "A Religion for Adults" and then read the article by Emmanuel Levinas.   Blog your understanding of what Levinas means by a "religion for adults."

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