Why Study Talmud in the Twenty-First Century? - The Relevance of the Ancient Jewish Text to Our World (Hardcover, New)

The Talmud is the repository of thousands of years of Jewish wisdom. It is a conglomerate of law, legend, and philosophy, a blend of unique logic and shrewd pragmatism, of history and science, of anecdotes and humor. Unfortunately, its sometimes complex subject matter often seems irrelevant in today's world. In this edited volume, sixteen eminent North American and Israeli scholars from several schools of Jewish thought grapple with the text and tradition of Talmud, talking personally about their own reasons for studying it. Each of these scholars and teachers believes that Talmud is indispensible to any serious study of modern Judaism and so each essay challenges the reader to engage in his or her own individual journey of discovery. The diverse feminist, rabbinic, educational, and philosophical approaches in this collection are as varied as the contributors' experiences. Their essays are accessible, personal accounts of their individual discovery of the Talmud, reflecting the vitality and profundity of modern religious thought and experience.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	December 2009
Editors:	Paul Socken
Contributors:	Elizabeth Shanks Alexander • Tsvi Blanchard • Judith R. Baskin • Michael Chernick • Shaye J. D Cohen • Yaakov Elman • Pinchas Zuriel Hayman • Richard Kalmin • Jane Kanarek
Dimensions:	237 x 164 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	262
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7391-4200-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General
LSN:	0-7391-4200-3
Barcode:	9780739142004

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