2025 Fall
AGRS 130T 001 - LEC 001
The Jews between Ancient Empires
Duncan E Macrae
Class #:33794
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
12
Enrolled: 3
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 15
Waitlist Max: 3
Open Reserved Seats:
12 reserved for Majors in the Department of Ancient Greek & Romans Studies
Hours & Workload
9 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
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Course Catalog Description
This course is an investigation of two histories: the history of the Jewish people in Greek and Roman antiquity and the history of ancient imperialism. We will seek to understand how each of these histories can illuminate the other. From the sixth century BCE through to the fifth century CE, Jewish populations lived in the shadow of ancient empires (Persian, Hellenistic Greek, Roman). We will look at how this experience shaped Jewish identity, religion and cultural life. At the same time, the rich record for ancient Jewish history can help us understand how subject peoples experienced and shaped imperial rule.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
12 reserved for Majors in the Department of Ancient Greek & Romans Studies
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
None