OT8270

Religious communities of ancient Israel and subsequent eras practiced worship as an expression of faith and as communal formation. This class examines worship, liturgy, and ritual in Israel's First Temple and Second Temple periods, including both central temple worship and local worship practices. Discussions will cover elements such as sacrifice, atonement, offering, sharing, eating together, music, teaching, prayer, and more. We will strive toward a holistic view of ancient worship within the context of daily life, observing how practices adapt over time with changing communal needs and contexts.

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