The texts of the Hebrew Bible want to trace a path in the memory of a people and of the world that lives: recent research indicates the creation of this "history" as a point of arrival and not of departure of the ancient Jewish literary tradition; different literary genres and different currents of thought contributed to this creative process. In the course we will start from the relationship between biblical narrative and history of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah (as can be reconstructed from sources and archaeology) to touch on other essential issues in the study of the scriptures: the canonical text in the light of the parallel traditions, the myth in the Bible and what functions it performs, the comparison with the historiographical traditions of the Mediterranean civilizations, both oriental and classical.
Curriculum
scheda docente
materiale didattico
This course aims to explore the narrative traditions about Moses against the background of Egyptian history and culture as perceived in antiquity and as revealed by modern research.
Programma
Moses the Egyptian. Texts and images of a myth.This course aims to explore the narrative traditions about Moses against the background of Egyptian history and culture as perceived in antiquity and as revealed by modern research.
Testi Adottati
Notes and texts distributed during lessons.Bibliografia Di Riferimento
Carol A. Newsom - Sharon H. Ringe (edd.), The Women's Bible Commentary, London 1992Modalità Erogazione
The course will be conducted mainly in the form of lectures, with some moments of active participation devoted to shared discussion of primary or secondary sources.Modalità Frequenza
The course can be attended in person or at a distance in the manner provided by the teaching secretary (segreteria didattica)Modalità Valutazione
The examination will consist of an oral interview with the teacher on the course program.
scheda docente
materiale didattico
This course aims to explore the narrative traditions about Moses against the background of Egyptian history and culture as perceived in antiquity and as revealed by modern research.
Programma
Moses the Egyptian. Texts and images of a myth.This course aims to explore the narrative traditions about Moses against the background of Egyptian history and culture as perceived in antiquity and as revealed by modern research.
Testi Adottati
Notes and texts distributed during lessons.Bibliografia Di Riferimento
Carol A. Newsom - Sharon H. Ringe (edd.), The Women's Bible Commentary, London 1992Modalità Erogazione
The course will be conducted mainly in the form of lectures, with some moments of active participation devoted to shared discussion of primary or secondary sources.Modalità Frequenza
The course can be attended in person or at a distance in the manner provided by the teaching secretary (segreteria didattica)Modalità Valutazione
The examination will consist of an oral interview with the teacher on the course program.