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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Exploring Hidden Layers: Historical Insights into the Talmud's Challenging Passages"The Dark Side of the Talmud" takes a close look at some of the more difficult elements in rabbinic literature, placing them firmly within the events and pressures of their times. From the shift of oral traditions to written texts during periods of exile, the book traces how ideas about exclusion and separation took shape amid real-world hardships.It begins with the Babylonian exile in 586 BCE, where the loss of homeland led to deep suspicions toward outsiders, reflected in early rules about purity and interaction. Later chapters cover rabbinic discussions from Yavneh after 70 CE, examining how Roman rule influenced laws on disputes, trade, and social barriers between Jews and gentiles.The text also addresses views on women, often seen through metaphors of impurity or secondary status, tied to the patriarchal societies of Sasanian Persia and Byzantine empires. Discussions on marriage, betrothal, and divorce reveal inequalities rooted in Hellenistic customs and political needs.Violence and punishment come into focus too, with details on methods like stoning or burning, set against the brutality of Roman Judea and revolt traumas. Exemptions and loopholes in these rules highlight how rabbis navigated duress and intent under oppressive regimes.Further sections explore slavery in the amoraic age, where gentile slaves faced perpetual bondage and exploitations, linked to Sasanian practices. Heresy and apostasy bring in spiritual penalties, like denial of the afterlife, responding to threats from Romans and early Christians.Mystical influences from the Zohar add layers of dark allegories, including demonic motifs and torments, shaped by medieval persecutions. Animal comparisons establish human hierarchies, drawing from Hellenistic philosophies, while curses and boiling punishments in Geonic legends reflect Islamic-era symbolism.Daily prayers with elements of exclusion trace back to historical traumas, and the final chapters consider how these themes carried into medieval Judaism through codifications by the Rishonim, amid Crusades and expulsions.This book suits readers interested in Jewish history, comparable to works like Peter Schaefer's "Jesus in the Talmud" or Harry Freedman's "The Talmud: A Biography." It fits well in stores serving academic customers or those exploring religious ethics, with potential for steady sales in sections on ancient law and interfaith topics. By connecting these passages to their origins, it encourages a fuller grasp of how survival shaped sacred texts. This book examines controversial Talmudic passages on exclusion, gender, violence, and more, set against historical events like exiles and empires. It provides context for rabbinic rules, similar to Schaefer's analyses of Jewish texts. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9783565067671
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