How does the study of Tanakh at Yeshiva College extend beyond historical context?
The multidimensional discipline of Bible at Yeshiva College begins with understanding Tanakh in its historical context, illuminated by the history of the Ancient Near East. It further extends to studying the Bibles interpretative afterlife throughout Jewish history, from second temple texts to Talmudic rabbis and classical medieval commentators, enriching students with a holistic perspective on Tanakh.