| Description |
xxi, 315 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
The classics of Western spirituality |
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Classics of Western spirituality.
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| Note |
Stories from the major works of classical Rabbinic literature produced between 200 and 600 C.E. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-304) and indexes. |
| Contents |
Historical memories and the lessons of history -- Rabbinic authority, Rabbinic character -- Life and death in the Rabbinic academy -- Holy men and Rabbinic masters -- Women, wives and marriage -- Romans, Gentiles and others -- The life of piety : charity, commandments, virtues -- Suffering, martyrdom and theodicy -- Sin and repentance. |
| Subject |
Rabbinical literature -- Translations into English.
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| Added Author |
Rubenstein, Jeffrey L.
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| ISBN |
0809105330 alkaline paper |
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0809140241 paperback alkaline paper |
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