Crime and Punishment in Jewish Law: Essays and Responsa

Crime and Punishment in Jewish Law: Essays and Responsa
ISBN-10
1571811974
ISBN-13
9781571811974
Category
Religion
Pages
156
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Authors
Walter Jacob, Moshe Zemer

Description

The Freehof Institute of Progressive Halakhah is a creative research center devoted to studying and defining the progressive character of the halakhah in accordance with the principles and theology of Reform Judaism. It seeks to establish the ideological basis of Progressive halakhah, and its application to daily life. The Institute fosters serious studies, and helps scholars in various parts of the world to work together for a common cause. It provides an ongoing forum through symposia, and publications including the quarterly newsletter HalakhaH, published under the editorship of Walter Jacob, in the United States. The foremost halakhic scholars in the Reform, Liberal, and Progressive rabbinate along with some Conservative and Orthodox colleagues as well as university professors serve on our Academic Council. Book jacket.

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