Free Online Jewish Manuscripts Courses & MOOCs

The History of Medieval Medicine Through Jewish Manuscripts (edX)

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University of Pennsylvania,PennX

The History of Medieval Medicine Through Jewish Manuscripts (edX)

History

Embark on a captivating journey through time as you explore the rich history of medieval medicine as reflected in Jewish manuscripts. This introductory course, led by Professor Y. Tzvi Langermann, offers an engaging look at how medical knowledge was preserved and transmitted across generations, with a focus on three significant 15th-century volumes.

Self-Paced

History Medieval Jewish

The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed (edX)

EdX

University of Pennsylvania,PennX

The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed (edX)

History

Dive into a unique exploration of the biblical Tabernacle with 'The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed'. This course, led by scholar Alessandro Guetta, uses the rare Tavnit ha-mishkan commentary to delve into the historical and cultural significance of this ancient structure. Learn how manuscripts can serve as invaluable resources for understanding intellectual history.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

History Hebrew Manuscripts

In the Margins of a Medieval Jewish Prayer Book: What Can Physical Manuscripts Tell Us about History? (edX)

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University of Pennsylvania,PennX

In the Margins of a Medieval Jewish Prayer Book: What Can Physical Manuscripts Tell Us about History? (edX)

History

Dive deep into history through the lens of a medieval Jewish prayer book with this fascinating course. Led by expert Elisabeth Hollender, you'll learn how physical manuscripts can serve as windows to the past, offering unique perspectives on cultural evolution and communal life during the Middle Ages. Uncover the stories etched in the margins and pages of ancient texts.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Jewish Manuscripts Jewish Manuscripts