Controversy and Dialogue in the Jewish Tradition: A Reader

by Hanina Ben-Menahem

Controversy is the main instrument by which Judaism develops and shapes its philosophy, theology and law. The rabbinical literature speaks with many voices, debating virtually every subject, and failing to reach a consensus on many. However, this willingness to condone controversy is accompanied by much deliberation. Controversy, and its legal, philosophical and social ramifications, was and remains of unparalleled concern to the rabbis. Today,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415340039
• ISBN13: 9780415340038
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"