Record Nr.

UNINA9910461297303321

Autore

Cohen Barak S

Titolo

The legal methodology of late Nehardean sages in Sasanian Babylonia [[electronic resource] /] / by Barak S. Cohen

Pubbl/distr/stampa


Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, c2011

ISBN

1-283-12053-4

9786613120533

90-04-19382-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (233 p.)

Collana

Brill reference library of Judaism, , 1571-5000 ; ; v. 30

Disciplina

296.1/20092235

Soggetti

Jewish law - Methodology

Jewish law - Interpretation and construction

Amoraim

Rabbis - Iraq - Babylonia

Judaism - History - Talmudic period, 10-425

Electronic books.

Nehardea (Extinct city)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminary Material / B. S. Cohen -- Chapter One. Introduction / B. S. Cohen -- Chapter Two. Amemar / B. S. Cohen -- Chapter Three. \'The Nehardeans Say\' / B. S. Cohen -- Chapter Four. Rav Hama / B. S. Cohen -- Chapter Five. Rav Zebid Of Nehardea / B. S. Cohen -- Chapter Six. Rav Dimi Of Nehardea / B. S. Cohen -- Bibliography / B. S. Cohen -- Index Of Hebrew And Aramaic Terms / B. S. Cohen -- Index Of Selected Amoraim/Saboraim / B. S. Cohen -- Subject Index / B. S. Cohen -- Index Of Babylonian Talmud Sources / B. S. Cohen.

Sommario/riassunto

This book consists of a systematic analysis of the halakhic/legal methodology of fourth and fifth century Nehardean amoraim in Babylonia (as well as their identity and dating). The book uncovers various distinct characteristics present in the halakhic decision making and source interpretation, and demonstrates how certain amoraim can be characterized as portraying consistent interpretive and legal

approaches throughout talmudic literature. Understanding the methodological characteristics that distinguish some amoraim from other amoraim can aid the talmudic interpreter/scholar in clarifying the legal foundations of their rulings, the proofs that they bring within talmudic discourse, as well as their disputes and interpretations. This allows a better understanding of the development of Jewish Law and the legal system in talmudic Babylonia.