May 09, 2025  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2024-2025 
  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

HIST 260 - Jewish Civilization I


3 Credit Hours
This course will cover the history, literature, and thought of the Jews from the Second Temple Period (5th century B.C.E.) through the rise of Rabbinic Judaism. Considerable attention will be given to the various forms of Judaism during the Second Temple Period, the emergence of Christianity, and the transition from a Priestly to Rabbinic Religion.

Course Attributes: Humanities Elective, Jewish Studies Minor

Levels: Undergraduate


College of Arts & Sciences History