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How Judaism Became Monotheistic (Adult Learning, off-site)

Past Sessions
Sunday, November 24, 2024 23 Cheshvan 5785 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Ambrose Elementary School, 27 High Street, Winchester
Sunday, November 17, 2024 16 Cheshvan 5785 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Ambrose Elementary School, 27 High Street, Winchester
Sunday, November 3, 2024 2 Cheshvan 5785 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Ambrose Elementary School, 27 High Street, Winchester
Sunday, October 20, 2024 18 Tishrei 5785 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Ambrose Elementary School, 27 High Street, Winchester

This course traces the history of ancient Israelite religion from its polytheistic beginnings to the emergence of Jewish monotheism in the Second Temple period.

  • Lecture 1. Canaanite Polytheism and the Gods of Early Israel
  • Lecture 2. The Rise of Yahwism 
  • Lecture 3. Yahweh Alone: Loyalty Oaths and Covenant Theology
  • Lecture 4. The Impact of Exile and the Emergence of Monotheism


Instructor Bio

Daniel is a former PhD candidate in Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern Studies at Brandeis University, where he spent over a decade immersing himself in the languages, cultures, and history that surround, permeate, and animate the biblical text. Though no longer pursuing a career in academia, he remains deeply engaged with academic Bible study, and looks forward to sharing its insights and cutting edge research in this course.  Originally from Connecticut, Daniel lives in East Boston with his husband, Steven, and their miniature poodle, Bowie.  

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