Rational Rabbis by Menachem Fisch
Talmudic culture is often viewed as bound by its traditions. This book maintains that a close reading of talmudic texts frequently reveals their authors as rabbis who, rather than conform uncritically to tradition, knowingly set out to expose and resolve problems inherent in the received traditions.
.. a fascinating and thought-provoking book ... The Jewish Quarterly The best introduction to the talmudic literature that is available... An extraordinarily important book, brilliant, and lucid. Daniel Boyarin Menachem Fisch has written a rich, thoughtful book. One will come away from Rational Rabbis with a deeper understanding of just what the Talmud is. Hilary Putnam
Menachem Fisch is Senior Lecturer in the Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas, Tel Aviv University, and Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies, Jerusalem. He is author of William Whewell, Philosopher of Science and co-editor (with Simon Schaffer) of William Whewell : A Composite Portrait.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780253333162 |
| ISBN 10 | 0253333164 |
| Title | Rational Rabbis |
| Author | Menachem Fisch |
| Series | Jewish Literature And Culture |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Indiana University Press |
| Year published | 1997-11-22 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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