Disability in Jewish Law (Hardcover)

In recent decades, record numbers of Jews are taking a newfound interest in their legal heritage - the Bible and the Talmud, the law codes and the rabbinical responsa literature. In the course of this encounter, they may be interested in how these sources relate to the issue of disability, and the degree to which halakhic attitudes to disability are in harmony with contemporary sensibilities. For example, can the blind or those in wheelchairs serve as prayer leaders? Need the mentally incompetent observe any ritual law? Is institutionalization in a special-education facility where Jewish dietary laws are not observed permitted if it will enhance a child's functioning? And how are we to interpret teachings that seem inconsonant with current sensibilities?
Disability in Jewish Law answers the pressing need for insight into the position of Jewish law with respect to the rights and status of those with physical and mental impairments, and the corresponding duties of the non-disabled.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203219511

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Jewish Law in Context
Release date:	2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Tzvi C. Marx
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	276
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-27889-8
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Disability: social aspects Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-27889-9
Barcode:	9780415278898

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