A672 - One Revelation and Two Traditions: The Decalogue and Its Jewish and Christian Readings

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The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and the Isaac Abarbanel University Institute (Buenos Aires), the first Jewish university in Latin America, propose an experience of study and dialogue in Rome. Open to students from all pontifical universities, this course aims to explore an emblematic text of the Scriptures - the Decalogue - from the different perspectives of Judaism and Christianity. The Decalogue, repeated twice within the Torah/Pentateuch, has influenced both traditions' morals, spirituality, theology and doctrine; it is a basis for dialogue between them and contemporary culture. The lessons will be held by professors from Italy, Argentina, and the Holy Land, Jews and Christians; a conversation between the two traditions will be encouraged. The academic programme will be completed with visits to the Vatican Apostolic Library, to learn about the ancient Hebrew and Greek manuscripts preserved there. The program also includes a workshop on symbolic places of common history in Rome.
The course has a value of 3 ECTS for the License in theology. The lessons will be in English. A basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew is required.

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Course recipients:
a) ordinary students of Holy Cross and students of other academic institutions participating in the CRUIPRO agreement;
b) former students (alumni) of Holy Cross and auditors (guests).
Modalities of participation:
a) For Holy Cross students and CRUIPRO agreement students, attendance is required. Successful completion of the final exam at the end of the course earns 3 ECTS credits;
b) for Holy Cross alumni and guests: no credits are awarded. It is possible to receive a certificate of attendance by attending at least 70 per cent of the lectures.
Examination format: To obtain the 3 ECTS, the student must write a paper (between 3,000 and 5,000 words) from a personal reading of approximately 150 pages taken from the course bibliography, agreed beforehand with Prof. Serafini.

Registration was closed on Friday 18 October.

Registration fee:
a) Holy Cross students and CRUIPRO agreement students: the course is free;
b) Holy Cross alumni: € 120; c) guests: € 240.
Enrollment modalities:
a) Holy Cross students and students of the CRUIPRO agreement (with recognition of ECTS credits): send email with application to the Academic Secretariat >>teologia [at] pusc.it (subject: partecipazione%20al%20corso%20A672, body: Spett.le%20Segreteria%20Accademica%2C%0A%0Asono%20COGNOME%2C%20NOME%20e%20desidero%20partecipare%20al%20corso%20H812%20come%20studente%20con%20matricola%20XYZQ%20e%20attualmente%20iscritto%20a%20NOMEUNIVERIST%C3%80.%0A%0ADistinti%20saluti%2C%0A%0ANome%20Cognome) (send e-mail)<< ;
b) Holy Cross alumni and guests (without recognition of ECTS credits) >>registration<< .

Monday 28 October (15:00-18:00)

Welcome

Introduction to the Jewish interpretation of the Bible
Ariel Stofenmacher

The Theophany in the Book of Exodus
Silvina Chemen

The Pentecost in the Book of Acts
Iranzu Galdeano

Tuesday 29 October (15:00-17:15)

Ten Words Divided into Two Tables? The Structure of the Decalogue
Filippo Serafini

Revelation and Orality
Ariel Stofenmacher

Wednesday 30 October (15:00-17:00) Visit to the Vatican Apostolic Library

Vatican Library's Past and Present 

Stephen Metzger

Visit to the manuscript conservation laboratory. 

Thursday 31 October (15:00-17:15)

Decalogue and Catholic Moral Theology
Jaime Moya

Ethical Values ​​for the Jewish Tradition derived from the Decalogue
Silvina Chemen

Friday 1 November

For those who want, an extra-academic program will be offered.
Morning. Guided Visit to the Synagogue of Rome and the Jewish Museum.
Afternoon. Participation in Shabbat prayers in the Synagogue and dinner in the ghetto.

Monday 4 November (15:00-17:15)

Israel and its Law encountering the Gospel: A Pauline perspective 
Filippo Belli

The Reception of the Law by the Jewish People: We will do and we will listen
Joseph Levy

Tuesday 5 November (15:00-17:00) Visit to the Vatican Apostolic Library

Encounter with Hebrew and Greek manuscripts of the Vatican collection in the Sala Sistina and lecture by Adolfo Roitman

Wednesday 6 November (15:00-17:15)

Jesus and the Decalogue in the Gospel of Matthew
Giulio Michelini

The Decalogue in the Intertestamental and Rabbinic Context
Adolfo Roitman

Thursday 7 November (15:00-17:00)

OPEN SESSION Aula Magna Giovanni Paolo II
Early Christianity in the light of the Dead Sea Scrolls 
A conversation between Adolfo Roitman and Joseph Sievers