Law and truth in biblical and rabbinic literature / Chaya T. Halberstam.
Publication details: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2010.Description: 1 online resource (x, 225 pages)Content type:- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9780253003980
- 0253003989
- 9780253354112
- 0253354110
- Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Bible. Old Testament
- Jewish law -- Interpretation and construction
- Truth -- Religious aspects -- Judaism
- Rabbis -- Office
- Rabbinical literature -- History and criticism
- RELIGION -- Judaism -- Sacred Writings
- Jewish law -- Interpretation and construction
- Rabbinical literature
- Rabbis -- Office
- 296.1/8 22
- BM521 .H25 2010eb
Contrary to the belief that religious law is infallible, Chaya T. Halbersham demonstrates the fundamental uncertainty in the rabbinic search for justice.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-212) and indexes.
Stains of impurity -- Signs of ownership -- The impossibility of judgment -- Theologies of justice -- Objects of narrative.
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