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	Fall Mini-Course Jerusalem on Earth and In Heaven: The City and its Hold on the Religious Imagination of Jews and Christians Adam Gregerman, Ph.D., ICJS Jewish Scholar Not long ago Jerusalem celebrated its 3000-year anniversary since its founding as King David’s capital. Following his daring conquest and expansion of an old Jebusite stronghold, the city came to occupy a pre-eminent place in Israelite life. Though repeatedly razed and rebuilt, it remained a political and religious center, and was the site of many major events in Judaism and Christianity. Its actual importance waxed and waned, but it never lost its hold on the imagination. Jews and Christians recalled the great events of the past, and drew on a rich collection of images about the city as the site of the messianic banquet, the dwelling place of God, and a veritable heaven-on-earth. Join us as we explore both the actual history of the city and the colorful traditions that emerged in religious writings about this remarkable place. Read the Fall Mini-Course diary by Janis L. Koch, ICJS Associate Scholar. Please note that the venue for the evening session has changed! Participants in the evening session are kindly asked to park in the main parking lot behind the Beth El building. Day Session Dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2008 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Place: ICJS Cost: $50 Evening Session Dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM Place: Beth El Congregation 8101 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore MD 21208 Cost: $50 Participants may also sign up for the Mini-Course by contacting the ICJS office at 410.494.7161 Return to the Events Calendar Who We Are :: What We Do :: Events Calendar Clergy and Educators :: Scholars' Corner :: Newsletter Information Resources :: Get Involved :: Home
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