Leadership and conflict : tensions in medieval and early modern Jewish history and culture /
"This is a collection of the author's essays, some previously published, all freshly edited for this volume. It is a multifaceted analysis of how Jewish leaders in medieval and early modern times responded to the challenges they faced. Based largely on the study of sermons and response --...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; Portland, Oregon :
The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization,
2014.
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| Series: | Littman library of Jewish civilization (Series)
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| Online Access: | Connect to this title online (unlimited users allowed) |
| Summary: | "This is a collection of the author's essays, some previously published, all freshly edited for this volume. It is a multifaceted analysis of how Jewish leaders in medieval and early modern times responded to the challenges they faced. Based largely on the study of sermons and response -- genres that show Jewish leaders addressing real situations in the lives of their people -- it reveals how rabbis have handled intellectual, social, and political diversity and conflict in various vibrant Jewish communities"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-355) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781789627831 1789627834 |