" . . . a fascinating and thought-provoking book . . . " -The Jewish Quarterly
"The best introduction to the talmudic literature that is available. . . . An extraordinarily important book, brilliant, and lucid." -Daniel Boyarin
"Menachem Fisch has written a rich, thoughtful book. One will come away from Rational Rabbis with a deeper understanding of just what the Talmud is." -Hilary Putnam
Talmudic culture is often viewed as bound by its traditions. Menachem Fisch maintains that a close reading of talmudic texts frequently reveals their authors as rabbis who, rather than conform uncritically to tradition, knowingly set out to expose and resolve problems inherent in the received traditions.
- ISBN10 0585207712
- ISBN13 9780585207711
- Publish Date December 1997 (first published 22 November 1997)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Indiana University Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 282
- Language English