M E STD M50B Lecture 4: The Biblical Period/ Monarchy, Retribution Theology, Prophets, and Exile

• School: UCLA
• Department: Middle Eastern Studies
• Course: M E STD M50B
• Professor: Professor Westbrook

Document Summary

1-23-17 the biblical period/ monarchy, retribution theology, prophets, and exile. Starting to get more into the comparisons between judaism and christianity. 2 samuel 7 means second book of samuel chapter 7. Judaism is not reducible to the scriptural texts of the religion. Looking at the di erences between scriptural religion that occurs in the texts and how it is practiced in the everyday world. Some things may not translate because they are not relevant to the modern era. The way jewish law is practiced varies from tradition to tradition in levels of adherence and intensity. Halakha traces to torah (written and oral), talmudic writings, and later rabbinic writings, (mishnah) Jewish law is a way of life, not a once a week occurrence at synagogue. These things may not be in the scripture we are reading, are coming from outside sources. Holiness codes related to ritual purity/impurity, health, and membership in covenantal community. Rules set down thinking about the covenantal relationship.