
Rational Rabbis
Science and Talmudic Culture
Menachem Fisch(Author)
Indiana University Press
Published on 22. November 1997
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-253-33316-2 (ISBN)
Description
" . . . a fascinating and thought-provoking book . . . " -The Jewish Quarterly
"The best introduction to the talmudic literature that is available. . . . An extraordinarily important book, brilliant, and lucid." -Daniel Boyarin
"Menachem Fisch has written a rich, thoughtful book. One will come away from Rational Rabbis with a deeper understanding of just what the Talmud is." -Hilary Putnam
Talmudic culture is often viewed as bound by its traditions. Menachem Fisch maintains that a close reading of talmudic texts frequently reveals their authors as rabbis who, rather than conform uncritically to tradition, knowingly set out to expose and resolve problems inherent in the received traditions.
"The best introduction to the talmudic literature that is available. . . . An extraordinarily important book, brilliant, and lucid." -Daniel Boyarin
"Menachem Fisch has written a rich, thoughtful book. One will come away from Rational Rabbis with a deeper understanding of just what the Talmud is." -Hilary Putnam
Talmudic culture is often viewed as bound by its traditions. Menachem Fisch maintains that a close reading of talmudic texts frequently reveals their authors as rabbis who, rather than conform uncritically to tradition, knowingly set out to expose and resolve problems inherent in the received traditions.
Reviews / Votes
" ... a fascinating and thought-provoking book ... " The Jewish Quarterly "The best introduction to the talmudic literature that is available... An extraordinarily important book, brilliant, and lucid." Daniel Boyarin "Menachem Fisch has written a rich, thoughtful book. One will come away from Rational Rabbis with a deeper understanding of just what the Talmud is." Hilary PutnamMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bloomington, IN
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-253-33316-2 (9780253333162)
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Person
Menachem Fisch is Senior Lecturer in the Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas, Tel Aviv University, and Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies, Jerusalem. He is author of William Whewell, Philosopher of Science and co-editor (with Simon Schaffer) of William Whewell : A Composite Portrait.