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OverviewA study of the death and mourning practices of the founders of Judaism - the Rabbis of late antiquity. The text examines the earliest canonical texts - the Misnah, the Tosefta, the Midrashim and the Talmud of the Land of Israel. It outlines the rituals described in these texts, from preparation for death to reburial of bones and the end of mourning. David Kraemer explores the relationships between the texts and interprets the rituals to uncover the beliefs which informed their foundation. He discusses the material evidence preserved in the largest Jewish burial complex in antiquity - the catacombs at Beth Shearim. Finally, the author offers an interpretation of the Rabbis' interpretations of death rituals - those recorded in the Babylonian Talmud. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David KraemerPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.317kg ISBN: 9780415211840ISBN 10: 0415211840 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 23 September 1999 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback 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 ContentsReviewsThis book is valuable for scholars of rabbinics, the history of Judaism and comparative study of death and mourning.. - Journal of Religion, Jonathan ul Schofer. ... this is a pioneering work in its utilization of the documentary history of ideas of Judaism, and a solid achievement. - National Jewish Post and Opinion, April 5, 2000 'His analyses of the pertinent Rabbinic narratives as well as laws are systematic and cogent, a coherent set of questions coming to bear at each point in his presentation' - Jacob Neusner, The Jerusalem Post 18/02/00 'This book contributes significantly to the growing interdisciplinary field of death studies...' - Douglas J. Davies, University of Durham, Journal of Semetic Studies 'This book will be a source of enjoyment and inspiration to anyone interested in the encounter between Buddhism and Christianity and indeed in inter-religious encounter in general.' - 'Elizabeth J. Harris, Reviews in Religion and Theology 'David Kraemer ... provides an interesting, yet highly critical academic insight into Jewish practices as expounded in rabbinic literature.' - Rabbi Martin van den Bergh, Mortality This book is valuable for scholars of rabbinics, the history of Judaism and comparative study of death and mourning.. - Journal of Religion, Jonathan ul Schofer. ... this is a pioneering work in its utilization of the documentary history of ideas of Judaism, and a solid achievement. - National Jewish Post and Opinion, April 5, 2000 This book is valuable for scholars of rabbinics, the history of Judaism and comparative study of death and mourning.. <br>- Journal of Religion, Jonathan ul Schofer. <br>... this is a pioneering work in its utilization of the documentary history of ideas of Judaism, and a solid achievement. <br>- National Jewish Post and Opinion, April 5, 2000 <br> Author InformationDavid Kraemer is Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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