The Judaic State: A Study in Rabbinic Political Theory

By Martin Sicker

Rabbinic political thinking has a long and comparatively well documented history extending back to the biblical constitution in Deuteronomy. Though rabbinic political theory conventionally remains unrecognized by political scientists, the rise of religiously-based power in Israel demonstrates the effects of such theory when used to guide policy. In providing a rare systematic study of rabbinic political thinking -- as well as a basis for study of how its underlying theory might apply to contemporary political areanas -- The Judaic State proves to be valuable material to scholars of political philosophy, religion and society, and Jewish studies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275928454
• ISBN13: 9780275928452
• Release Date: March 1988
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"