| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 320 pages) : maps |
| Series |
Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism, 1384-2161 ; v. 138 |
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Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism ; v. 138.
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| Contents |
Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter One. Methodology: Who Is a Sage and Where Did He Live?; Chapter Two. Judea; Chapter Three. Galilee; Chapter Four. Central Palestine; Chapter Five. Golan, Bashan, Hauran and Transjordan; Bibliography; Maps; Index of Names; Index of Geographical Places; Index of Subjects |
| Summary |
This book analyzes the data about Torah centers and rabbinic activity in Palestine during Mishnaic and Talmudic times, 70-400 CE - the Roman and early Byzantine periods. The research is an interdisciplinary inquiry. It encompasses rabbinic literature as well as archeology, geography, and sociology, thus enriching the discussion of the history and scope of rabbinic activity in the different regions of Palestine. Arranged in chronological order, the book highlights the changes generated by historical events, in particular of the Bar Kokhba Revolt. In spite of this upheaval, Torah centers continu |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Talmudic academies -- Palestine -- History
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Judaism -- History -- Talmudic period, 10-425.
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Jewish learning and scholarship -- Palestine
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Jews -- Palestine -- Intellectual life
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RELIGION -- Judaism -- General.
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Jewish learning and scholarship
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Jews -- Intellectual life
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Judaism -- Talmudic period
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Talmudic academies
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Rabbinismus
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Talmudstudium
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Middle East -- Palestine
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Palästina
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Cassel, Chava
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| LC no. |
2009036383 |
| ISBN |
9789047440734 |
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9047440730 |
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9789004181199 |
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9004181199 |
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1282950630 |
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9781282950634 |
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9786612950636 |
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6612950633 |
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