How the Forbidden Fruit Became an Apple

 

Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 p.m.   Temptation Transformed: How the Forbidden Fruit Became an Apple   Azzan Yadin-Israel, Professor of Jewish Studies and Classics, Rutgers University     How did the apple, which is not identified in the Bible, become the dominant symbol of temptation and sin? Azzan Yadin-Israel will discuss his groundbreaking new book Temptation Transformed, a wide-ranging study of Renaissance art, medieval storytelling, and early Christian thought, which offers a fresh look at the history of a central religious icon.   Douglass Student Center (in person) 100 George Street, New Brunswick Free and open to the public; Free parking Light refreshments will be served.   Register Here     Bible Scholars' Reviews   “A visual and literary masterpiece” --James Kugel, author of The Bible as It Was “A fascinating cornucopia of insights from language, literature, and art history” --John H. Walton, author of The Lost World of Adam and Eve       Renowned Biblical Scholar Robert Alter at Rutgers   How to Read Biblical Narrative Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 p.m. (in person) Robert Alter, Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and Comparative Literature, UC Berkeley   Leading biblical scholar Robert Alter will introduce the highly sophisticated narrative art of the Hebrew Bible, shedding light on distinctive conventions and techniques that are unlike what is found in other narrative traditions. Alter's English translation of the complete Hebrew Bible in 2018 was a magnificent capstone to a lifetime of distinguished scholarship and won the PEN Center Literary Award for Translation.   Register Here     DONATE NOW   Thank you for your support!   A cornerstone of cultural and intellectual life at Rutgers, the Bildner Center presents programs that educate and engage diverse audiences. At a time when antisemitism is on the rise and ignorance about Jewish history and culture is prevalent, the Center is a vital resource on campus and for the wider public.   Your gift enables us to make a meaningful impact in the community, fostering engagement with Jewish identity, culture, and history.