Saul Lieberman and the Orthodox

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By Marc B. Shapiro

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Saul Lieberman and the Orthodox explores the life and influence of Saul Lieberman, a leading Talmudic scholar of the 20th century. The book delves into his complex relationship with Orthodox Judaism, focusing on his move from Israel to the Conservative Jewish Theological Seminary in 1940 and his progressive rulings on Jewish law that challenged Orthodox norms. Marc B. Shapiro uses Lieberman’s story to illuminate the broader tensions between Orthodoxy and Conservatism during this period, enriched by a Hebrew appendix and previously unpublished letters.
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Ideal for readers interested in Jewish history, religious studies, and the dynamics of Orthodox and Conservative Judaism in the 20th century. Suitable for scholars, students, and those curious about religious law and scholarly biography.

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One of the foremost scholars of the Talmud in the last century, Saul Lieberman (1898–1983) is also an intriguing and controversial figure. Highly influential in Orthodox society, he left Israel in 1940 to accept an appointment at the Jewish Theological Seminary, a Conservative institution.

During his forty years at the Seminary, Lieberman served in the Rabbinical Assembly as one of the most important arbiters of Jewish law, though his decisions were often too progressive to be recognised by the Orthodox.

Marc B. Shapiro here considers Lieberman’s experiences to examine the conflict between Jewish Orthodoxy and Conservatism in the mid-1900s. This invaluable scholarly resource also includes a Hebrew appendix and previously unpublished letters from Lieberman.

Saul Lieberman and the Orthodox offers an insightful look into the complexities and dynamics of Jewish religious thought during a transformative period.

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ISBN: 9781589661233

Publisher: University of Scranton Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Scranton Press,U.S.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 16.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 106

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Marc B. Shapirois the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Chair in Judaic Studies and director of the Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute at the University of Scranton.

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