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Narrative and Document in the Rabbinic Canon: From the Mishnah to the Talmuds, Volume I: 1
Author(s): Jacob Neusner (Author)
- Publisher: University Press of America
- Publication Date: 11 Nov. 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 0761849513
- ISBN-13: 9780761849513
Book Description
This study of the inclusion of biographical narratives examines sage-stories, anecdotes about the life and deeds of Rabbinic sages, in components of the unfolding canon of Rabbinic Judaism during the formative age. These documents, from the first six centuries C.E., are exclusive of the two Talmuds.
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About the Author
Jacob Neusner is a leading figure in the American academic study of religion. He revolutionized the study of Judaism and brought it into the field of religion, built intellectual bridges between Judaism and other religions, thereby laying the groundwork for durable understanding and respect among religions. He has advanced the careers of younger scholars and teachers through his teaching and publication programs. Neusner’s influence on the study of Judaism and religion is broad, powerful, distinctive, and enduring.
