Acts of the Mind in Jewish Ritual Law: An Insight into Rabbinic Psychology - Rilegato

Cohen, Isaac

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ISBN 10: 9657108837 ISBN 13: 9789657108833

Casa editrice: Urim Pubns, 2008

Riassunto

With a focus on describing the role of the mind and thought of an individual in the course of his physical actions&;and examining the individual&;s mind to determine the validity and propriety of those actions&;this original work of research embraces the entire gambit of Jewish ritual law. The book explains Jewish law in layman&;s terminology and provides authoritative sources of rabbinic law throughout. Ultimately, it argues that many of the differences in the law expressed by Jewish sages were the result, not in their understanding of the basic law, but in their reading of the purpose and intention in the mind of the individual. The dialogue that stems from this argument offers a unique insight into rabbinic psychology. This comprehensive study will be of value to all scholars of Judaism and Jewish law.

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Isaac Cohen was, during his life, the chief rabbi of Ireland, the rabbi of Edinburgh, and the officiating chaplain for the British armed forces during World War II. He was a prominent member of the Executive of the Conference of European Rabbis.

Rabbi Dr. Isaac Cohen is the former Chief Rabbi of Ireland, where he distinguished himself in his outstanding leadership of the Jewish community. He previously occupied the position of Rabbi of Edinburgh. During the period of World War II he ministered to the Jewish community in Leeds and served as Officiating Chaplain to H.M. Forces. His first ministerial appointment was to the new London communities of Harrow, Kenton, and district. He has been a prominent member of the Executive of the Conference of European Rabbis. He was educated in the Rabbinical Seminary of Jewsa€ College and University College, London, after graduating from the Portsmouth Grammar School and Aria College. He was born in Wales in 1914. He was married and lived in Jerusalem until his passing on November 30, 2007.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Urim Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9657108837
• ISBN 13: 9789657108833
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 870
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile