Halberstam, Chaya T., 1972-

Law and truth in biblical and rabbinic literature / Chaya T. Halberstam. - Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2010. - 1 online resource (x, 225 pages)

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


Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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