Jewish Law and Contemporary Issues |
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| Author:
| Bleich, J. David
Jacobson, Arthur J. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-03261-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2015 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $165.00 |
Book Description:
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This book presents an authoritative introduction to Jewish law (Halakhah) for the general reader. Organized as a series of discussions, it describes the Jewish tradition's approach to questions of war, divorce, rabbinic confidentiality, and torture, among many others. Each chapter includes notes and questions prompting further discussion and reflection.
This book presents an authoritative introduction to Jewish law (Halakhah) for the general reader. Organized as a series of discussions, it describes the Jewish tradition's approach to questions of war, divorce, rabbinic confidentiality, and torture, among many others. Each chapter includes notes and questions prompting further discussion and reflection.