‏164.00 ₪

Rabbinic Drinking: What Beverages Teach Us About Rabbinic Literature

‏164.00 ₪
ISBN13
9780520300439
יצא לאור ב
Berkerley
עמודים
328
פורמט
Paperback / softback
תאריך יציאה לאור
18 בפבר׳ 2020
Though ancient rabbinic texts are fundamental to analyzing the history of Judaism, they are also daunting for the novice to read. Rabbinic literature presumes tremendous prior knowledge, and its fascinating twists and turns in logic can be disorienting. Rabbinic Drinking helps learners at every level navigate this brilliant but mystifying terrain by focusing on rabbinic conversations about beverages, such as beer and wine, water, and even breast milk. By studying the contents of a drinking vessel-including the contexts and practices in which they are imbibed-Rabbinic Drinking surveys key themes in rabbinic literature to introduce readers to the main contours of this extensive body of historical documents. Features and Benefits: Contains a broad array of rabbinic passages, accompanied by didactic and rich explanations and contextual discussions, both literary and historical Thematic chapters are organized into sections that include significant and original translations of rabbinic texts Each chapter includes in-text references and concludes with a list of both referenced works and suggested additional readings
מידע נוסף
עמודים 328
פורמט Paperback / softback
ISBN10 0520300432
יצא לאור ב Berkerley
תאריך יציאה לאור 18 בפבר׳ 2020