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- catalog abstract ""The central thesis of A Tree of Life, now revised and expanded, is that social, economic, theological, and even political factors have always played a part in framing Jewish law, as has consideration of the wider ideals of Judaism. Through discussion of historical and contemporary halakhic responses to a wide range of issues, Louis Jacobs shows how the halakhic system has demonstrated its potential for vitality, creativity, and sensitivity." "Louis Jacobs's call, in the last chapter, for a non-fundamentalist approach to halakhah was a cause of controversy both when the book was first published in 1984 and subsequently. The new introduction written for this edition responds robustly to the criticisms raised, and also summarizes new developments, both halakhic and scholarly, in the various areas covered."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11631556.
- catalog created "2000.".
- catalog date "2000".
- catalog date "2000.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2000.".
- catalog description ""Louis Jacobs's call, in the last chapter, for a non-fundamentalist approach to halakhah was a cause of controversy both when the book was first published in 1984 and subsequently. The new introduction written for this edition responds robustly to the criticisms raised, and also summarizes new developments, both halakhic and scholarly, in the various areas covered."--Jacket.".
- catalog description ""The central thesis of A Tree of Life, now revised and expanded, is that social, economic, theological, and even political factors have always played a part in framing Jewish law, as has consideration of the wider ideals of Judaism. Through discussion of historical and contemporary halakhic responses to a wide range of issues, Louis Jacobs shows how the halakhic system has demonstrated its potential for vitality, creativity, and sensitivity."".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-282 ) and index.".
- catalog extent "xxxii, 311 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "187477448X (pbk.)".
- catalog isPartOf "Littman library of Jewish civilization (Series)".
- catalog isPartOf "Littman library of Jewish civilization".
- catalog issued "2000".
- catalog issued "2000.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London ; Portland, Ore. : Littman Library of Jewish Civilization,".
- catalog subject "296.1/8 21".
- catalog subject "BM520.6 .J33 2000".
- catalog subject "Jewish law Philosophy.".
- catalog title "A tree of life : diversity, flexibility, and creativity in Jewish law / Louis Jacobs.".
- catalog type "text".