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Talmud, codices and rabbinical literature

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The subject "Talmud, Codices and Rabbinical Literature" deals with rabbinical Judaism across all eras. One focus is on classical rabbinical Judaism. Particular emphasis is placed on halakhic sources. A further focus is on Jewish law from a legal-historical and jurisprudential perspective. The curriculum is designed according to four main aspects:

  • literary-philological
  • historical (socio-cultural)
  • hermeneutic
  • jurisprudential.

The following types of courses are offered:


Preparatory course:

  • Mechina leTalmud (introductions to rabbinic literature). Compulsory course in the state examination course. Once a year. Usually in the summer semester for students in the 2nd semester who have already taken part in the Mechina course in Bible.

Lectures:

  • on rabbinic Judaism from a socio-cultural and literary perspective (for undergraduate and graduate students)
  • on Jewish law from a systematic and historical perspective (for undergraduate and graduate students)

Proseminars: One proseminar in each semester, usually for students in the 3rd and 4th semesters to

  • Deepening certain aspects of the lecture offered at the same time
  • to expand the subject area of the lecture with special attention to research methodology
    Tutorials: Readings in Talmud (held by a lecturer or research assistant), which include practicing Talmudic Aramaic.

Seminars:

  • Seminars on classical rabbinical literature
  • Seminar on medieval topics
  • Seminar on modern topics