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Fall 2011-2012
NES 545  

Problems in Near Eastern Jewish History

Mark R. Cohen

The topic this year is the Dhimma, the status of Jews and other non-Muslims in medieval Islam. In addition to reading secondary literature, we will read and discuss primary sources in class.

Sample reading list:
Robert Hoyland, Muslims and Others in Early Islamic Society
B. Lewis, The Jews of Islam
M. Cohen, Under Crescent and Cross
Primary Sources,

Other Requirements:
Not Open to Freshmen.

Prerequisites and Restrictions:
Knowledge of Arabic required. Students lacking Arabic should speak with Instructor for possible exception..

Schedule/Classroom assignment:

Class numberSectionTimeDaysRoomEnrollmentStatus
20327 S01 1:30 pm - 4:20 pm Th   Jones Hall   103   Enrolled:2 Limit:20