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1 online resource (345 pages) |
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Littman library of Jewish civilization |
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Littman library of Jewish civilization (Series)
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Preface to the Hebrew Edition; Contents; Translator's Note; Note on Transliteration; PART I RASHI AND HIS WORLD; 1. The Social and Cultural Background of Rashi's Work; The Jews' Political, Economic, and Social Status; The Troyes Community and the Jewish Centre in Champagne; The Twelfth-Century Renaissance; The Jews' Social Ties to their Surroundings; Jewish-Christian Religious Polemics; 2. A Biographical Sketch; Rashi's Life; Character Traits; Standing and Fame; 3. Rashi's Beit Midrash; Growth of the Beit Midrash; 'The Great Rabbi' |
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Library and SourcesPART II: THE WRITINGS OF RASHI; 4. Commentary on the Torah; The Text of Rashi's Commentary on the Torah; Rashi's Interpretative Method; Rashi's Profound Affection for Midrash; General Characteristics of the Commentary; 5. Commentaries on the Later Books of the Hebrew Bible; Language, Grammar, and References to Daily Life; Style of the Commentaries; General Characteristics of the Commentaries; 6. Commentary on the Talmud; For Whom Did Rashi Write his Commentary on the Talmud?; Extent of the Commentary; Interpretative Characteristics |
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Connections with Other Interpretative TraditionsVersions and Editions of the Commentary; Changes and Contradictions; Halakhic Rulings in Rashi's Commentary on the Talmud; 7. Rulings, Responsa, Liturgical Poems, and Commentaries on Liturgical Poems; Rulings; Responsa; Liturgical Poems; Commentaries on Liturgical Poems; PART III: RASHI'S WORLD-VIEW; 8. The Uniqueness of the Jewish People; Methodological Introduction; The Election of Israel; The Land of Israel; Miracles; Exile and Redemption; The Nations of the World; 9. Values; Torah and Torah Study; Reasons for the Commandments; Prayer |
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Truth and HumilityHuman Dignity; Peace and Factionalism; 10. Society; Scholars; Community Leaders; Forced and Voluntary Converts from Judaism; The Status of Women and their Place in Society and the Family; PART IV: POSTSCRIPT; 11. Between Innovation and Conservatism; Innovation and Mission; How Did Rashi Attain his Historic Status?; Bibliography; Index of Scriptural References; Index of Rabbinic References; General Index |
| Summary |
An in-depth analysis of the world-view of the scholar whose influence on Jewish thinking remains unsurpassed, with conclusions that are likely to stimulate much debate |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-307) and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Rashi, 1040-1105 -- Teachings
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| SUBJECT |
Rashi, 1040-1105 fast |
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Shelomoh ben Yitsḥaḳ 1040-1105 gnd |
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RELIGION / Judaism / General
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Teachings
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Linsider, Joel
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| ISBN |
9781786949806 |
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1786949806 |
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