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Course Description

When did Jews begin praying in synagogues, and what roles did these buildings play in Jewish life? This course explores the emergence and evolution of the synagogue in antiquity as a religious, social, and communal institution. Using archaeological and textual sources, we will examine synagogue architecture, art, and literature, and consider who funded and led these spaces. We will also compare Jewish synagogue culture with contemporaneous Christian and Samaritan traditions and explore the role of Rabbis in synagogue life. Explore whether there was a distinct “synagogal Judaism” that shaped Jewish practice in the late ancient world.
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Section Title
THE BIRTH OF THE SYNAGOGUE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD: FROM GATHERING PLACE TO SACRED SPACE
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time (Eastern Time Zone)
11:00AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2026 to Jul 29, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
4.5
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $74.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2026
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