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Trans Talmud
Androgynes and Eunuchs in Rabbinic Literature
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Trans Talmud places eunuchs and androgynes at the centre of rabbinic literature and asks what we can learn from them about Judaism and the project of transgender history. Rather than treating these figures as anomalies to be justified or explained away, Max K. Strassfeld argues that they profoundly shaped ideas about law, as the rabbis constructed intricate taxonomies of gender across dozens of texts to understand an array of cultural tensions.
Showing how rabbis employed eunuchs and androgynes to define proper forms of masculinity, Strassfeld emphasises the unique potential of these figures to not only establish the boundary of law but exceed and transform it. Trans Talmud challenges how we understand gender in Judaism and demonstrates that acknowledging nonbinary gender prompts a reassessment of Jewish literature and law.
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Trans Talmud by Max K. Strassfeld has been praised for its insightful exploration of gender in Talmudic texts, offering a unique perspective on marginalised communities both in ancient and modern contexts. The book's meticulous and lyrical approach makes it accessible to a wide audience, providing a bridge between ancient rabbinic literature and contemporary gender and queer studies. Reviewers appreciate its ability to challenge traditional understandings of sex and gender, with its engaging narrative style making it an ideal resource for religious and academic audiences alike.
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ISBN: 9780520382053
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 April 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: University of California Press
Illustration: 5 b-w illustrations
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 499g
Pages: 262
About the Author
Max K. Strassfeld is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Classics at the University of Arizona.
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