<p>This is the first volume of a projected multi-volume series whose objective is to analyze and set forth the substantive principles of Jewish jurisprudence. It encompasses the applicable sources of Jewish law from the original transmission to Moses on Sinai of the use written law and its accompanying oral elaboration through its development to the present day. Each topic concludes with our view of the present status of the law. Ever since the events at Sinai (1312 B.C.E.) halacha has been transmitted from teacher to student. This tradition has perpetuated jewish law as the public property of the Jewish people. In former years, the public teaching and discussion of law occupied a prominent place in Jewish culture. Today, unfortunately, estrangement from the language of halacha has made it less accessible to the general public. This series is an attempt to open the world of halacha to the jewish layperson, to the English-speaking community, to general scholars and to specialists in jur</p>

Jewish Jurisprudence (Vol 1): 001

Quint, Emanuel

Routledge

<p>Written by Rabbi Joseph Karo in 1565, the Shulhan Aruch has been long accepted as the standard code of Jewish law and practice. This volume presents an English restatement of those sections of the text containing laws regarding the paid bailee, the lessee, labor, the borrowing of objects, stealing, and robbery. The volume also features extensive coverage of the topic of Abiding by the Laws of the Land. Rabbi Quint is co-founder of the Jerusalem Institute of Jewish Law. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)</p>

A Restatement of Rabbinic Civil Law: Volume IX

Religion & Spirituality

Judaism

Gefen Publishing House

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A Restatement of Rabbinic Civil Law: Volume IX