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Routledge Charity in Rabbinic Judaism - Jewish Studies Series

Name: Routledge Charity in Rabbinic Judaism - Jewish Studies Series
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Explore the complex relationship between giving and spiritual redemption in this scholarly work from the Routledge Jewish Studies Series. This volume examines how late antique rabbinic literature presents diverse and often conflicting ideas regarding how charity serves to atone for sin and bring specific rewards to the giver. The text investigates the use of the biblical term tzedaqah and the theological tension surrounding God as the ultimate recipient of these gifts. Readers will find detailed analysis of redemptive almsgiving and the various ways charity is linked to the retention or increase of wealth. By examining the preference for teshuvah alongside charitable acts, this book provides a deep look into the multiplicity of thought within rabbinic traditions. It is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the social and religious mechanics of ancient Jewish thought.

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Examines the use of the biblical word tzedaqah as charity within rabbinic literature.

Analyzes the coexistence of God as the ultimate recipient of charity and the ambivalence found in rabbinic thought.

Studies the connection between redemptive almsgiving and the atonement of sin.

Investigates how charity relates to the retention or increase of wealth for the giver.

Provides an academic look at the multiplicity of ideas regarding rewards and righteousness in late antique texts.

Explores the relationship between teshuvah and charitable practices in rabbinic tradition.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138599964
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Sacred Writings > Talmud
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 June 2019
Listed Since: 15 February 2019

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