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OverviewThough 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Drinking surveys key themes in rabbinic literature to introduce readers to the main contours of this extensive body of historical documents.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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jordan D. RosenblumPublisher: University of California Press Imprint: University of California Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9780520300422ISBN 10: 0520300424 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 21 January 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. The Literature and History of the Rabbinic Movement 2. Biblical Interpretation 3. Social Boundaries 4. Gender and Sexuality 5. Magic, Idolatry, and Illicit Religious Practice 6. Sabbath, Festivals, and Holidays 7. Prayer and Ritual 8. Ritual Purity 9. Health and Hygiene Conclusion Glossary Subject Index Citation IndexReviewsRosenblum offers entertaining examples and writes so clearly that even those who have no knowledge of rabbinic literature should be able to understand the material. * The Reporter * Can be quite useful for the popularization of Talmudic research among American undergraduates. . . . Rosenblum's clear voice and deft presentation will serve students. * Journal for the Study of Judaism * [Rosenblum] writes in very engaging manner, mixing erudite terms with a personal, and lighthearted, voice. . . . Hopefully, this initial sip will leave a lasting aftertaste. * Religion * Rosenblum offers entertaining examples and writes so clearly that even those who have no knowledge of rabbinic literature should be able to understand the material. * The Reporter * Author InformationJordan D. Rosenblum is Belzer Professor of Classical Judaism and Max and Frieda Weinstein-Bascom Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of Food and Identity in Early Rabbinic Judaism and The Jewish Dietary Laws in the Ancient World and the coeditor of Feasting and Fasting: The History and Ethics of Jewish Food. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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