This module provides a survey of the main topics in hermeneutics.  It offers a brief historical overview of traditional hermeneutics (theological, juridical and philological) and of contemporary developments in interpretation theory (psychoanalysis, phenomenology and poststructuralism), with a special emphasis on recent debates within the social sciences and historiography.

Ancient History|Cultural Studies|Hebrew and Jewish Studies|Heritage Studies|History|Human and Social Geography|Late Antique History|Middle Eastern Languages and Cultural Studies|Other Asian Languages and Cultural Studies|Social History|Theology and Religion

ANCIENT ISRAEL|HISTORY|LITERATIRE|HEBREW|ANCIENT HISTORY|MIDDLE EAST HISTORY|BIBLE|RELIGION

The emergence of Ancient Israel has long fascinated scholars and general audiences alike. This course will cover Ancient Israel from its cradle to the...

Introduction to the History and Literature of Ancient Israel (HEBR0106)

The emergence of Ancient Israel has long fascinated scholars and general audiences alike. This course will cover Ancient Israel from its cradle to the beginning of the common era, ending with Qumran. It will cover the theories about the origins of Israel, including the exodus from Egypt, against the socio-political background of Ancient Israel with due attention to historiography. The succession and successes of various royals will be covered, as well as the activity of the prophets in a comparative perspective. Cultic practices throughout the period will be discussed.

One of the major sources for this period is the Hebrew Bible. Its formation and development, as well as the openness and closure of the canon, will be scrutinised. We will pay attention to the history of Scriptural interpretation and what this means for our assessment of the Scriptures.

This module will examine the development of representations and debates around AIDS in France from the early 1980s to the close of the twentieth century. The...

Cultures of AIDS in France: History, Policy and Representation (FREN0038)