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Reading the Bible with Noam Scheindlin

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $420
  • Earn 4,200 reward points
  • 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions

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What you'll learn in this literature class:

The Bible's indelible mark on literature is not just in the stories that it tells, but in the way those stories are told.

In this class, we read and explore the compelling and subtle narratives of the Bible, which have been so influential on the development of the Western literary tradition.

In this secular approach to a sacred text, we will be very interested in the sophisticated psychological portrayals of characters such as Joseph, Moses and David, in which many critics have seen the origin of the modern novel. We will explore the relation between the Bible's charged narrative style and it's understanding of the complexity and conflict inherent in human consciousness. We will pay attention to the Bible's idiosyncratic brand of irony, and its very definite but often overlooked sense of humor. We will also look at the relation between the omniscient narrator and the omnipotent deity, and we will explore the ways in which the Bible maintains a tense and masterful control of what it narrates. We will also read sections of the New Testament, and look at the way that it radically re-interprets the Hebrew Bible.

No previous engagement with the text will be necessary. Readings (using the RSV translation) will include the bulk of the Israelite narrative, from Genesis to 2 Kings, as well as selections from other Biblical writings including the Psalms and the Song of Songs. We will also read selections from the Gospels and other texts from the New Testament.

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In the event that some or all of the meetings of the program cannot happen in person, programs will be held at the scheduled time in a virtual format via a video conferencing platform. The programs will continue through hands-on, at-home activities, lectures, presentations, and/or group discussions. No refunds will be issued should any portion of a course be held virtually.

We are not responsible for providing makeup classes or issuing refunds for programs missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control.

There are no refunds for outings, classes or workshops that meet fewer than three times per semester.

If you are unable to attend, you may contact [email protected] prior to the first date for a receipt that enables you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift.

Unless otherwise noted in program description, the following schedule applies to programs which meet three times or more per semester:

  • To receive a 95% refund, written request must be received 14 business days prior to the first session.
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  • To receive a 50% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the second session.
  • After that, refunds cannot be granted.

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Refunds are computed from the date written notice is received. To receive a refund, you must enclose the original of your confirmation letter.

Please allow three to four weeks for processing of your refund request.

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In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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