A Tree of Life
Diversity, Flexibility, and Creativity in Jewish Law (Littman Library of Jewish Civilization (Series).)
2 Sub edition
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Author
Publication
2000-11-01 - Littman Library of Jewish Civilization
Language
English
Word Count
77,750 words, Guess
Page Count
311 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL8655680M
- ISBN-139781874774488
- ISBN-10187477448X
- OCLC Control Number43323772
- Library of Congress Control Number00021942
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- Goodreads795705
- LibraryThing3220458
Classifications
- LCCBM520.6 .J33 2000
- LCCBM520.6.J33 2000
Description
"The central thesis of A Tree of Life, now revised and expanded, is that social, economic, theological, and even political factors have always played a part in framing Jewish law, as has consideration of the wider ideals of Judaism. Through discussion of historical and contemporary halakhic responses to a wide range of issues, Louis Jacobs shows how the halakhic system has demonstrated its potential for vitality, creativity, and sensitivity." "Louis Jacobs's call, in the last chapter, for a non-fundamentalist approach to halakhah was a cause of controversy both when the book was first published in 1984 and subsequently. The new introduction written for this edition responds robustly to the criticisms raised, and also summarizes new developments, both halakhic and scholarly, in the various areas covered."--Jacket.
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