Free Downloads Contemporary Halakhic Problems (Library Of Jewish Law And Ethics)
This series, an outstanding example of the traditional approach to the halakhah, deals with the application of Jewish law to contemporary social, political, technological and religious problems. Chapters in these volumes are devoted to questions of personal and social status, the State of Israel, the Sabbath and Holy Days, medical halakhah, education and business law. Major issues such as assisted procreation, abortion, fetal tissue research, the agunah problem, intermarriage, conversion, the role of the Bet Din, capital punishment, preemptive warfare and many, many more are analyzed in detail. Many of these topics have been matters of heated controversy within the Jewish community. The author, a distinguished talmudic scholar and halakhist, has culled relevant material from the vast responsa literature. He examines each question by carefully delineating the issues, showing the various positions taken by rabbinic scholars, clarifying areas of divergence and analyzing the reasons for disagreement. This work is an invaluable source book for all students of traditional Jewish law and practice.This best-selling series has been universally acclaimed as a classic of its genre. A Jerusalem Post reviewer observed that it is scholarly, lucid and good-tempered.....Direct, comprehensive, realistic.....enjoy this treasury of halakhic knowledge. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Series: Library of Jewish Law and Ethics
Hardcover
Publisher: Ktav Pub Inc (1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0881253154
ISBN-13: 978-0881253153
Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
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Great books and very interesting. Even thought I don't have a deep understanding of halacha, I could still read and understand them.
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