Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-212) and indexes.
Stains of impurity -- Signs of ownership -- The impossibility of judgment -- Theologies of justice -- Objects of narrative.
Contrary to the belief that religious law is infallible, Chaya T. Halbersham demonstrates the fundamental uncertainty in the rabbinic search for justice.
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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