Fall 2026

The Sabbath

A comparative introduction to the history of the Sabbath from biblical to modern times, exploring theological, ritual, and cultural practices.

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JEWISH/RELIGST 215

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What is the "Sabbath"? What does it mean "to rest"? Offers a broad, comparative introduction to the history of the Sabbath, from the Bible to the present day. Explore a range of textual sources from the Jewish and Christian traditions. Topics include the major theological, ritual, and cultural practices that have developed around the Sabbath. Analysis places emphasis on literary representations of the Sabbath across genres. Discuss contemporary political iterations of the Sabbath in modern, secular contexts.

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  • Jewish and Christian textual traditions
  • Theological, ritual, and cultural practices
  • Contemporary political iterations in secular contexts

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  • Literary analysis of Sabbath representations

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