Some Educational Uses of Classical Jewish Texts in Exploring Emotion, Conflict, and Character.

Schimmel, Solomon

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ERIC Number: EJ568068

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Publication Date: 1997

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Some Educational Uses of Classical Jewish Texts in Exploring Emotion, Conflict, and Character.

Schimmel, Solomon

Religious Education, v92 n1 p24-37 Win 1997

Discusses the educational value of portrayals of emotional dynamics and conflicts of characters in Hebrew biblical and rabbinic midrashic texts. Asserts that these texts can increase student interest, provide useful insight into human nature, and enhance self-understanding. Provides examples from biblical and rabbinic narratives, Psalms, and the book of Job. (DSK)

Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Biblical Literature, Consciousness Raising, Educational Objectives, Emotional Development, Human Relations, Individual Development, Judaism, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Education, Values Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue on Teaching, Texts, and Language.