The Meanings of Death in Rabbinic Judaism

Author:   David Kraemer
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415211833


Pages:   182
Publication Date:   23 September 1999
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   David Kraemer
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9780415211833


ISBN 10:   0415211832
Pages:   182
Publication Date:   23 September 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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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.. - 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.. <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>


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David Kraemer is Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York.

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