Rabbis and Jewish Communities in Renaissance Italy (English, Hebrew, Paperback, New edition)

Focusing on the figure of the rabbi, this book provides a vivid picture of Italian Jewry during the Renaissance. The author discusses Jewish life of the period (c.1450-1600) in its social, institutional, and cultural aspects, placing them against the backdrop of the wider Catholic environment to give an original interpretation of how Jewish cultural and religious life developed in the Renaissance context. Particular attention is given to changes in the status and functions of the rabbis and to the relations between the rabbinate and the lay leadership. Of special interest is the exploration of the cultural world of the rabbis and the broader issue of intellectual developments at the time. Essentially a translation of Part I of the Hebrew edition, which won wide acclaim for its perspective, Rabbis and Jewish Communities in Renaissance Italy has been carefully adapted for an English-speaking readership. Substantial excerpts from the appendices have been incorporated into the text so that the evidence necessary to support the arguments is easily accessible.

General

Imprint:	The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization
Release date:	November 2004
First published:	September 2000
Authors:	Robert Bonfil
Dimensions:	216 x 135 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	380
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-874774-17-4
Languages:	English • Hebrew
Subtitles:	Hebrew
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General
LSN:	1-874774-17-X
Barcode:	9781874774174

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