Rational rabbis
Menachem Fisch
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Rational rabbis
Published
1997
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9780253112835
Description
Talmudic culture is often viewed as bound by its traditions, both by people who accept the authority of the Talmud and by those who do not. In contrast to this view, Menachem Fisch maintains that a close reading of talmudic texts frequently reveals their authors as rabbis who, rather than conform uncritically to tradition, knowingly set out to expose and resolve problems inherent in the received traditions. Rational Rabbis describes an essential similarity between Athens and Jerusalem - between the rationality underlying the enterprise of western science and that of talmudic reasoning. More than faithful curators of a static tradition, talmudic antitraditionalists saw themselves much as scientists might see themselves today - as intellectuals whose job was to find flaws in time-honored theories, and to act rationally to improve upon them.
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How many pages are in Rational rabbis?
This edition of Rational rabbis has approximately 288 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rational rabbis?
For most readers, Rational rabbis typically takes between 6h 0m and 4h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,000 words
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What is the word count of Rational rabbis?
The estimated word count for Rational rabbis is approximately 72,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Rational rabbis?
Rational rabbis was written by Menachem Fisch.
When was Rational rabbis published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.