The sages, their concepts and beliefs
By: Ephraim E. Urbach ; translated from the Hebrew by Israel Abrahams.
Edition: 2nd enl. ed. --
Series: Publications of the Perry Foundation in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Publisher: Magnes Press, Hebrew University
Published: 1979
Place of publication: Jerusalem
Language: eng; heb
Number of pages: 1089
Subjects: Talmud -- Theology
Work titles: Hazal, pirke emunot ve-de'ot.
Description: The wisdom of the great religious teachers in classical Judaic thought is signalized in this landmark examination of the ancient texts that form the basis for the rabbinic code of ethics and conduct of daily life. This book bestows its riches on students and general readers interested in religious history and rabbinic thought and belief. The author gives us a picture of the men, the world and the intellectual ferment that produced the Talmud and Midrach, as well as a systematic account of the rabbis' social and religious thought. It is a literary tapestry, interweaving Biblical quotations, rabbinic dicta and the author's comments, analysis and discussion.
Notes: Translation of the 2nd ed. of Hazal, pirke emunot ve-de'ot.

1st ed. published 1975.

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