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Beyond the Verse: Talmudic Readings and Lectures

by Emmanuel Levinas, Gary D. Mole
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Overview


This new volume in the Impacts series brings together an important collection of essays by Emmanuel Levinas, a leading philosopher of the 20th century, dating from between 1969 and 1980. The essays consider specific Jewish problems: exegetic methodology, points of Jewish doctrine, Jewish religious philosophy, and contemporary political and cultural issues. It also includes five Talmudic readings. Beyond the Verse will be of interest to readers throughout the wider philosophical and religious communities.

Synopsis

This book brings together an important collection of Levinas's essays, dating from between 1969 and 1980. The book considers specific Jewish problems: exegetic methodology, points of Jewish doctrine, Jewish religious philosophy and contemporary political and cultural issues. It also includes five Talmudic readings. Beyond the Verse will be of interest to readers throughout the wider philosophical and religious communities.

About the Author, Emmanuel Levinas


Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1995) was a leading philosopher and Talmudic commentator.

Gary D. Mole is Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of French at Bar-llan University, Israel.

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Book Details

Published
December 1, 2007
Publisher
Continuum International Publishing Group
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780826499035

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