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Modern Judaism - Or a Brief Account of the Opinions, Traditions, Rites, and Ceremonies of the Jews in Modern Times (Hardcover):... Modern Judaism - Or a Brief Account of the Opinions, Traditions, Rites, and Ceremonies of the Jews in Modern Times (Hardcover)
John Allen
R1,015 Discovery Miles 10 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Severus of Minorca: Letter on the Conversion of the Jews (Hardcover): Severus of Minorca Severus of Minorca: Letter on the Conversion of the Jews (Hardcover)
Severus of Minorca; Edited by Scott Bradbury
R4,275 Discovery Miles 42 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an edited text, introduction, and the first English translation of a central document in the history of religious coercion in late antiquity: Severus of Minorca's Letter on the Conversion of the Jews. The Letter describes the forced conversion of the Jews of Minorca to Christianity in AD 418, allegedly under the influence of St. Stephen's relics. Although ostensibly a hagiographical work, the Letter is fundamentally an anti-Jewish document, and therein lies its interest for historians. It offers a fascinating perspective on Jewish-Christian relations in a Mediterranean town, and on the motives for religious intolerance in the unsettled age of the Germanic invasions. In addition, its wealth of information about a diaspora Jewish community in the Western empire makes it unique among the surviving sources.

The Noah Paradox - Time as Burden, Time as Blessing (Hardcover, New): Carol Ochs The Noah Paradox - Time as Burden, Time as Blessing (Hardcover, New)
Carol Ochs
R2,671 Discovery Miles 26 710 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Drawing on traditions of Jewish biblical commentary, the author employs the Creation account in Genesis to show how understanding God's creativity can give us courage to go on when we contemplate a future of continued trials and failures, because we can reaffirm that we are created in God's image.

A Bilingual Edition of Pesiqta Rabbati - Volume 2: Chapters 23-52 (Hardcover): Rivka Ulmer A Bilingual Edition of Pesiqta Rabbati - Volume 2: Chapters 23-52 (Hardcover)
Rivka Ulmer
R4,582 Discovery Miles 45 820 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The present edition and translation of the rabbinic work Pesiqta Rabbati is a critical Hebrew edition, including a modern English translation on facing pages. Pesiqta Rabbati contains rabbinic homilies for Jewish holy days and special Sabbaths.

The Oxford Handbook of the Abrahamic Religions (Hardcover): Adam Silverstein, Guy G. Stroumsa The Oxford Handbook of the Abrahamic Religions (Hardcover)
Adam Silverstein, Guy G. Stroumsa; Edited by (associates) Moshe Blidstein
R4,531 Discovery Miles 45 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Oxford Handbook of the Abrahamic Religions includes authoritative yet accessible studies on a wide variety of topics dealing comparatively with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as with the interactions between the adherents of these religions throughout history. The comparative study of the Abrahamic Religions has been undertaken for many centuries. More often than not, these studies reflected a polemical rather than an ecumenical approach to the topic. Since the nineteenth century, the comparative study of the Abrahamic Religions has not been pursued either intensively or systematically, and it is only recently that the comparative study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam has received more serious attention. This volume contributes to the emergence and development of the comparative study of the Abrahamic religions, a discipline which is now in its formative stages. This Handbook includes both critical and supportive perspectives on the very concept of the Abrahamic religions and discussions on the role of the figure of Abraham in these religions. It features 32 essays, by the foremost scholars in the field, on the historical interactions between Abrahamic communities; on Holy Scriptures and their interpretation; on conceptions of religious history; on various topics and strands of religious thought, such as monotheism and mysticism; on rituals of prayer, purity, and sainthood, on love in the three religions and on fundamentalism. The volume concludes with three epilogues written by three influential figures in the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities, to provide a broader perspective on the comparative study of the Abrahamic religions. This ground-breaking work introduces readers to the challenges and rewards of studying these three religions together.

The Political Culture of Judaism (Hardcover): Martin Sicker The Political Culture of Judaism (Hardcover)
Martin Sicker
R2,548 Discovery Miles 25 480 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Sicker examines the fundamental norms of civic conduct considered essential to the emergence and moral viability of the good society envisioned in the source documents and traditions of Judaism. The principles underlying the desired behavioral norms constitute the ethical underpinnings of the unique civilization envisioned by Mosaic teaching, a Judaic civilization characterized by instituted norms of civil conduct deemed necessary to ensure appropriate civil relations between persons, individually and collectively.The tensions in Judaic thought regarding the concept of democracy as a paradigm for Judaic government are examined, including the theological as well as moral implications of democracy that cast doubt on its appropriateness as a political ideal. Sicker considers the role of popular consent as a legitimating factor in the Judaic polity, and the distinctively Judaic approach to the ordering of civil relations in society within the constitutional context of a nomocratic regime based on halakhah, Judaism's own dynamic system of canon law. Three fundamental societal issues are then explored. The status of the individual within the properly constituted society and the relationship of the citizen to the state. Included in this discussion is the question of the legitimacy of civil disobedience. Sicker examines the practical implications for public policy of the Judaic imperatives regarding social justice and the idea of prescriptive equality. He then takes a hard look at the classical Judaic approach to dealing with the problems of ensuring national security within the context of Judaic norms.

The Challenge of Received Tradition - Dilemmas of Interpretation in Radak's Biblical Commentaries (Hardcover): Naomi... The Challenge of Received Tradition - Dilemmas of Interpretation in Radak's Biblical Commentaries (Hardcover)
Naomi Grunhaus
R2,623 Discovery Miles 26 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One of the most vexing problems facing medieval Jewish interpreters of the Hebrew Bible was how to implement the new interpretive strategy of extracting the straightforward, contextual meaning of biblical verses (peshat), without neglecting revered ancient rabbinic modes of interpretation (derash), which tended to be more fanciful and homiletical. This book investigates the interpretive style of Radak (R. David Kimhi, c. 1160-1232), one of the most preeminent Jewish exegetes, who masterfully utilized both approaches simultaneously. Analyzing his idiosyncratic consistent juxtaposition of peshat and derash-type rabbinic comments, and thoroughly parsing his methodological statements, the book demonstrates how at times he finds rabbinic traditions essential to resolving textual questions that arise in exegesis, while at other times, he affords them only ancillary functions in his commentaries. Naomi Grunhaus also considers in depth Radak's criteria when challenging rabbinic teachings, whether in narrative or legal contexts, which leads to the conclusion that most often he rejects rabbinic traditions when they appear to contradict textual biblical evidence, but occasionally also on the grounds of implausibility. Particularly noteworthy is the author's discussion of Radak's apparent challenges to rabbinic legal interpretations of Scriptures, an approach which most other exegetes hesitated to take. The book considers the anomaly that Radak regularly quotes rabbinic traditions and relies on traditional authority, while simultaneously challenging this same authority when rejecting certain rabbinic interpretations.

Judaism and St. Paul - Two Essays (Hardcover): C. G. (Claude Goldsmid) Montefiore Judaism and St. Paul - Two Essays (Hardcover)
C. G. (Claude Goldsmid) Montefiore
R862 Discovery Miles 8 620 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Jewish & Islamic Philosophy (Hardcover): Goodman Jewish & Islamic Philosophy (Hardcover)
Goodman
R1,953 Discovery Miles 19 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Rhetoric of Midwiferyoffers new insights into understanding these questions within the context of our present-day medical system.As a point of departure, Mary M. Lay analyzes the public discussion over non-academically trained-or direct-entry-midwives within Minnesota. From 1991-1995, that state held public hearings about the possible licensing of traditional midwives. Lay focuses on these debates to examine the complex relationships of power, knowledge, and gender within the medical profession. Lay examines the hearings and provides a framework for appreciating the significance of these debates. She also details the history of midwifery, highlighting ongoing concerns that have surfaced ever since the profession was created, centuries ago. In the remaining chapters, she focuses on the key testimonies offered during the debates. Capturing the actual testimony of midwives, home-birth parents, nurses, physicians, and attorneys, The Rhetoric of Midwifery reveals how the modern medical profession seeks to claim authority about birth. Lay bolsters her argument by culling from such sources such as historical documents, an internet discussion group, and conversations with modern midwives

The Book of Job in Medieval Jewish Philosophy (Hardcover, New): Robert Eisen The Book of Job in Medieval Jewish Philosophy (Hardcover, New)
Robert Eisen
R2,812 Discovery Miles 28 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Medieval Jewish philosophers have been studied extensively by modern scholars, but even though their philosophical thinking was often shaped by their interpretation of the Bible, relatively little attention has been paid to them as biblical interpreters. In this study, Robert Eisen breaks new ground by analyzing how six medieval Jewish philosophers approached the Book of Job. These thinkers covered are Saadiah Gaon, Moses Maimonides, Samuel ibn Tibbon, Zerahiah Hen, Gersonides, and Simon ben Zemah Duran. Eisen explores each philosopher's reading of Job on three levels: its relationship to interpretations of Job by previous Jewish philosophers, the way in which it grapples with the major difficulties in the text, and its interaction with the author's systematic philosophical thought. Eisen also examines the resonance between the readings of Job of medieval Jewish philosophers and those of modern biblical scholars. What emerges is a portrait of a school of Joban interpretation that was creative, original, and at times surprisingly radical. Eisen thus demonstrates that medieval Jewish philosophers were serious exegetes whom scholars cannot afford to ignore. By bringing a previously-overlooked aspect of these thinkers' work to light, Eisen adds new depth to our knowledge of both Jewish philosophy and biblical interpretation.

Beyond Jewish Identity (Hardcover): Jon A. Levisohn, Ari Kelman Beyond Jewish Identity (Hardcover)
Jon A. Levisohn, Ari Kelman
R2,350 Discovery Miles 23 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Text of Genesis 1-11 - Textual Studies and Critical Edition (Hardcover): Ronald S. Hendel The Text of Genesis 1-11 - Textual Studies and Critical Edition (Hardcover)
Ronald S. Hendel
R1,713 Discovery Miles 17 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ronald S. Hendel offers a careful and thorough re examination of the text of Genesis 1 11. He takes a strongly positive position on the value of the Septuagint as a reliable translation of its Hebrew parent text. This position is contrary to that taken in most existing studies of the text of Genesis, including some in standard editions and reference works. Nevertheless, Hendel shows, there is an accumulating mass of evidence indicating that his position is correct.
Hendel begins with a discussion of theory and method, and points out the lessons to be learned from the new biblical manuscripts discovered at Qumran. He goes on to argue for the preparation of eclectic critical editions of books of the Hebrew Bible a task long pursued in Classical, New Testament, and Septuagint studies, but still highly controversial with respect to the Hebrew scriptures. The critical edition of Genesis 1 11 which follows is Hendel's first step toward such a comprehensive task.

The History of the Jewish People in the Age of Jesus Christ: Volume 3.ii and Index (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Emil... The History of the Jewish People in the Age of Jesus Christ: Volume 3.ii and Index (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Emil Schurer, Fergus Millar, Geza Vermes
R5,592 Discovery Miles 55 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Critical presentation of the whole evidence concerning Jewish history, institutions, and literature from 175 BC to AD 135; with updated bibliographies.

Essential Papers on Hasidism (Hardcover, New): Gershon David Hundert Essential Papers on Hasidism (Hardcover, New)
Gershon David Hundert
R2,480 Discovery Miles 24 800 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A comprehensive view of the history, beliefs and practices, and sociology of the Hasidic movement founded by Israel Baal Sheen Tov, this simultaneously provides a reflection of the development of the scholarly understanding of Hasidism from the 18th century to the present.

Maimonides' Cure of Souls - Medieval Precursor of Psychoanalysis (Paperback): David Bakan, Dan Merkur, David S. Weiss Maimonides' Cure of Souls - Medieval Precursor of Psychoanalysis (Paperback)
David Bakan, Dan Merkur, David S. Weiss
R719 Discovery Miles 7 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This text explores the unacknowledged psychological element in Maimonides' work, one which prefigures the latter insights of Freud. It also looks at Maimonidean mysticism and much more.

Hebraic Literature - Translations and Historic Commentary on the Jewish Religious Texts - The Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala... Hebraic Literature - Translations and Historic Commentary on the Jewish Religious Texts - The Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala (Hardcover) (Hardcover)
Maurice H Harris
R836 Discovery Miles 8 360 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Maurice Henry Harris's superb translation and commentary on the sacred texts of Judaism are authentic, well-researched and impeccably presented. Together they form a superb introduction to Judaism and the Hebraic traditions. In this book, Harris undertakes a thorough study of the ancient Jewish texts, hoping to present them to Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike in a manner both accessible and comprehensible to English speakers. The result is this translated compendium of three of the most fundamental sacred texts of Judaism: Together, these texts comprise three broad compendiums constituting (alongside the Torah and Hebrew Bible) the core principles of the Jewish faith. As such they hold immense historical, philosophical and religious insights into Jewish beliefs, and how ancient Rabbis sought to interpret God as presented in the Bible. In addition to the three principle texts, Harris explains the major Jewish fasts, festivals and customs, and introduces a variety of common proverbs and sayings.

American Rabbis, Second Edition - Facts and Fiction (Hardcover, 2nd ed.): David J. Zucker American Rabbis, Second Edition - Facts and Fiction (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
David J. Zucker; Foreword by Dana Evan Kaplan, Stanley F. Chyet
R1,447 R1,199 Discovery Miles 11 990 Save R248 (17%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Truth Springs from the Earth (Hardcover): Morris M. Faierstein Truth Springs from the Earth (Hardcover)
Morris M. Faierstein
R976 R829 Discovery Miles 8 290 Save R147 (15%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Studying Rambam. A Companion Volume to the Mishneh Torah. - Tables and Outlines. Volume 1. (Hardcover): Baruch Bradley Davidoff Studying Rambam. A Companion Volume to the Mishneh Torah. - Tables and Outlines. Volume 1. (Hardcover)
Baruch Bradley Davidoff; Edited by Shabsi Tayar
R872 Discovery Miles 8 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Hardcover, 4th edition): Geza Vermes The Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Geza Vermes
R4,979 Discovery Miles 49 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

'This significantly expanded and revised fourth edition of what has always been the best English translation of the Scrolls has become a combination of two books: Vermes has replaced nearly all of the original Introduction with an abridged version of the corresponding material from The Dead Sea Scrolls: Qumran in Perspective... He has also added new translations of material that has been published since the last edition appeared in 1975... By far still the best edition of the scrolls in English.' James R Mueller, Religious Studies Review

Arizal - Prince of the Kabbalists (Hardcover, Kab ed.): Raphael Afilalo Arizal - Prince of the Kabbalists (Hardcover, Kab ed.)
Raphael Afilalo
R675 R609 Discovery Miles 6 090 Save R66 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
American Judaism - The Religion and Religious Institution of Jewish People in the United States (Hardcover, New edition):... American Judaism - The Religion and Religious Institution of Jewish People in the United States (Hardcover, New edition)
Joseph Leiser
R2,580 Discovery Miles 25 800 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Jewish Fundamentalism in Comparative Perspective - Religion, Ideology, and the Crisis of Morality (Hardcover, New): Laurence J.... Jewish Fundamentalism in Comparative Perspective - Religion, Ideology, and the Crisis of Morality (Hardcover, New)
Laurence J. Silberstein
R2,859 Discovery Miles 28 590 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In recent decades, religious fundamentalism has played an increasingly significant role in Western and Middle Eastern politics and culture. In this volume, an international group of scholars from fields such as religious studies, sociology, political science, history, and anthropology explore diverse dimensions of religious fundamentalism and relate it to a range of cultural and political issues. Although the focus is on fundamentalism in its Jewish guise, the methodological and comparative emphases make it valuable to specialists in a variety of fields.

Among the issues examined are: the characteristics that link fundamentalist movements within various religious traditions; the study of fundamentalist motifs as they appear specifically in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (and whether or not this is a useful approach); the relationship between religion and modernity; the impact of fundamentalism on the Arab-Israeli conflict; and the interaction of modern Jewish fundamentalist movements with traditional Judaism. The book also provides important insights into the emergence of religious fundamentalism as a powerful social and political force in Jewish life, particularly in Israel.

Contributing to the volume are: Gerald Cromer (Bar-Ilan Univ.), Menachem Friedman (Bar-Ilan Univ.), Susan Harding (Univ. of California, Santa Cruz), James Davison Hunter (Univ. of Virginia), Aaron Kirschenbaum (Tel Aviv University), Hava Larazus-Yafeh (Hebrew Univ. of Jerusalem), Ian Lustick (Univ. of Pennsylvania), Alan Mittleman (Muhlenberg College), James Piscatori (Univ. College of Wales), Elie Rekhess (Tel Aviv Univ.), Laurence J. Silberstein (Lehigh Univ.), and Ehud Sprinzak (Hebrew Univ. of Jerusalem).

My Perfect One - Typology and Early Rabbinic Interpretation of Song of Songs (Hardcover): Jonathan Kaplan My Perfect One - Typology and Early Rabbinic Interpretation of Song of Songs (Hardcover)
Jonathan Kaplan
R2,620 Discovery Miles 26 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Most studies of the history of interpretation of Song of Songs focus on its interpretation from late antiquity to modernity. In My Perfect One, Jonathan Kaplan examines earlier rabbinic interpretation of this work by investigating an underappreciated collection of works of rabbinic literature from the first few centuries of the Common Era, known as the tannaitic midrashim. In a departure from earlier scholarship that too quickly classified rabbinic interpretation of Song of Songs as allegorical, Kaplan advocates a more nuanced understanding of the approach of the early sages, who read Song of Songs employing typological interpretation in order to correlate Scripture with exemplary events in Israel's history. Throughout the book Kaplan explores ways in which this portrayal helped shape a model vision of rabbinic piety as well as an idealized portrayal of their beloved, God, in the wake of the destruction, dislocation, and loss the Jewish community experienced in the first two centuries of the Common Era. The archetypal language of Song of Songs provided, as Kaplan argues, a textual landscape in which to imagine an idyllic construction of Israel's relationship to her beloved, marked by mutual devotion and fidelity. Through this approach to Song of Songs, the Tannaim helped lay the foundations for later Jewish thought of a robust theology of intimacy in God's relationship with the Jewish people.

The Ancient Library of Qumran and Modern Biblical Studies (Hardcover): Frank Moore Cross The Ancient Library of Qumran and Modern Biblical Studies (Hardcover)
Frank Moore Cross
R1,094 Discovery Miles 10 940 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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