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Susan W. Lewis, director of the Core program, said that Gary Anderson would teach the course instead of Starr Professor of Classical, Modern Jewish and Hebrew Literature James L. Kugel...
Lewis said that Starr Professor of Classical, Modern Jewish and Hebrew Literature James L. Kugel, who usually teaches "Bible," will also be teaching two small classes. "Bible" drew nearly 900 students when it was last offered in spring 1999, making it one of the largest Core classes...
...Kugel could not be reached for comment yesterday...
...When Kugel does pay close attention to the text, however, the results are exciting. In what is by far the most satisfying chapter in the book, "Solomon's Riddles," Kugel elucidates the hidden meanings of several Hebrew "mashals," two-part proverbial sentences that provided the "basic building blocks of wisdom" for the Israelites. In any mashal, Kugel asks, "What is the relationship between A and B?" A puzzling proverb requires thoughtful contemplation before its meaning becomes clear. Take Proverb 26:23, for example: "Like thick glaze on a cheap pot, ardent lips and an evil heart." "The thick glaze...
...those with a working knowledge of the Bible, Kugel's introductory text may not have anything new to say; indeed, Kugel often lets the Scripture speak for itself, including lengthy passages but neglecting to analyze or comment on them. Those seeking a rigorous examination of the Bible's unique poetic forms should look elsewhere. However, if an unchallenging journey through the imaginative universe of the ancient Israelites sounds appealing, there is probably no better travel guide than this graceful text...