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OverviewLawrence A. Hoffman’s inquiry into the reasons for the canonization of the Jewish style synagogue service between the eighth and eleventh centuries presents a novel reinterpretation of the available evidence that will have repercussions for studies of Jewish and Christian liturgy. The author suggests that Babylonian Jewish authorities attempted to fix Jewish liturgy during the height of the geonic period (c. 750-1025 A. D.) in response to changing social and economic conditions, and that this period, customarily considered as a whole, should be divided instead into three distinct eras. Because the changing attitude toward liturgical canonization during this period reflects the Jewish community’s self-perception and its view of other groups with whom it dealt, Professor Hoffman’s findings cast fresh light on such important matters as the Karaite schism and the condition of the medieval Palestinian community. In addition, many of the ancient liturgical alternatives discussed provide essential background for studies of both Jewish and Christian liturgies of antiquity. To enhance usefulness of the book for nonexperts, this volume contains a glossary of liturgical terms and rubrics, introductory surveys of the history of the prayers discussed, and full biography and notes for further reading. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lawrence A. HoffmanPublisher: University of Notre Dame Press Imprint: University of Notre Dame Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.347kg ISBN: 9780268007270ISBN 10: 0268007276 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 30 November 1979 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"" ... a well-written and highly intelligent book... a truly compendious and thorough account of the subject. The work is carried out in reverent detail. It is a truly formidable treatment of an important subject."" —Journal of Jewish Studies ""Hoffman's book is bound to become a classic in the field of Jewish liturgy...highly recommended to all students of liturgy and religion."" —Journal of the American Academy of Religion [A] well-written and highly intelligent book . . . [that is] a truly compendious and thorough account of the subject. The work is carried out in reverent detail. It is a truly formidable treatment of an important subject. --Journal of Jewish Studies Author InformationLawrence A. Hoffman is Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor of Liturgy, Worship, and Ritual and director of the Synagogue 2000 Initiative for synagogue spirituality, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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