Solomon Schechter (1847–1915)

NO OF PAGES: 384 SUB CAT I: Talmud SUB CAT II: Rabbinics SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: One of the most succinct distillations of rabbinic teaching written in the last 100 years! Enormous learning has been concentrated on the election of Israel, the joy of the law, sin as rebellion, repentance as reconciliation. . . . Though imbued with the Talmud and Midrash, Schechter's style is grace itself. ""Aspects of Rabbinic Theology"" distills for the uninitiated the basic principles, concepts, and ideas show more of Judaism, particularly as they are found in the Talmud and Midrash. Key aspects of Jewish theology, such as the election of Israel, God's relationship to Israel, and the place of the Law, receive careful examination and vivid explanation. The notion of sin as rebellion and the nature of forgiveness and reconciliation with God, under Schechter's steady hand, likewise are disclosed in fresh and thought-provoking ways. Moreover, since ""There is hardly any miracle recorded in the Bible for which a parallel might not be found in the Rabbinic literature"" (from the introduction), any student of Judaism or Christianity readily recognizes the tremendous potential for increased understanding. Though written nearly ninety years ago, ""Aspects of Rabbinic Theology"" remains a clear and useful distillation of the essence of rabbinic Judaism.NOTES: Purchased from CBD. SUBTITLE: Major Concepts of the Talmud show less