It offers fresh perspectives on the individual characters of the jewish sages chazal, the historical contexts in which they lived, and the creativity they brought to the. Based on rabbi laus popular weekly jerusalem shiurim and translated into english for the first time, the sages offers fresh perspectives on the sages individual characters, the historical contexts in which they lived, and the creativity they brought to. Rabbi binyamin benny lau is rabbi of the ramban synagogue in jerusalem, and one of the leaders of the bet morasha torah study center. The book of separation by tova mirvis776 the gnostic gospel of st. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell. He directs the center for judaism and society at beit morasha of jerusalem, and founded beit morashas moshe green beit midrash for women. Iv from the mishna to the talmud by lau, binyamin available from rakuten kobo. This multivolume series offers fresh perspectives on the individual characters of the sages hazal, the historical contexts in which they lived, and the creativity they brought to the pursuit of jewish wisdom. The director andor founder of numerous educational, religious, and social justice institutions, his is an important voice in the discussion of the place and shape of religion in the public sphere. Zionism and the state of israel news, research and. It offers fresh perspectives on the individual characters of the jewish sages hazal, the historical contexts in which they lived, and the creativity they brought to the pursuit of jewish wisdom. Volume ii covers the period from yavne to the bar kokhba.
This volume, translated from hebrew, is an excellent study of the second temple period focusing on rabbinic figures of the time. By rearranging the chapters of the book of jeremiah into what he believes is the proper chronological order, r lau, gives meaning and context to the enigmatic words of the prophet. Binyami n lau is an israeli community leader, educator, and rabbi. The galilean period, binyamin lau paints vivid portraits of the some of the most central figures in the talmud. The galilean period is an excellent capstone to author binyamin laus three volume work on the sages of the mishnah. Rabbi lau also serves as a consultant for a number of leading organizations, is widely published, and. You will receive an alert when the book is available for less than the new or used price you specify. It offers fresh perspectives on the individual characters of the jewish sages chazal, the historical contexts in which they lived, and the creativity they brought to the pursuit of jewish wisdom. A recently translated volume, rabbi binyamin lau s the sages. Jul 11, 2011 judaisms history is not only about legal thought. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This fascinating multivolume series explores the lives and times of great jewish sages hazal their teachers and disciples, their families and professions, the values they cherished and ideologies they opposed, the historical challenges they faced and the creative wisdom with which they faced. It includes many theological teachings called aggadah. He is also the head of the human rights and judaism in action project at the israel democracy institute.
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This multivolume series on the talmudic sages by the israeli rabbi and scholar binyamin lau was originally written in hebrew and has been translated into english. Based on rabbi laus popular weekly jerusalem shiurim and translated into english for the first time, the sages offers fresh perspectives on the sages individual characters, the historical contexts in which they lived, and the creativity they brought to the. Based on rabbi laus popular weekly jerusalem shiurim and translated into english for the first time, the sages offers fresh perspectives on the sages individual. Highly original and profoundly engaging, the sages draws readers closer to the world of azal while deepening their understanding of our own. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The second temple period by rabbi binyamin lau translated by michael prawer jerusalem. From yavne to the bar kokhba revolt by binyamin lau 20120201. It was published in deot, the journal of neemanei torah vaavodah, in the june 2010 issue. This is the third volume is this prolific series about the sages. Written by rav reines student, rav zeev aryeh rabiner, the book covers many of rav reines thoughts on a variety of subjects, as well as 2 essays in english on his activities and outlook. One of the best series of books that i enjoy reading is the very wellwritten, comprehensive, informative, and engrossing four volumes by binyamin lau, a highly.
In this book i translate many of the most wellknown talmudic stories and provide brief. Binyamin lau is the author of the second temple period 4. Featured in every tractate of the talmud, these charismatic personalities kept jewish tradition alive after rabbi akivas tragic execution. R binyamin lau has written a book that attempts to to accomplish that task. The sages ebook by lau, binyamin 97816290309 rakuten kobo. A noted author and lecturer, this article was originally presented as a lecture at his synagogue. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He is the rabbi of the ramban synagogue in jerusalem and head of the 929 bible project. A recently translated volume, rabbi binyamin laus the sages. Rediscover the sages of the temple era and immediately afterwards in this work by rabbi binyamin lau that attempts to grapple with the complexities of jewish tradition during a chaotic era. Volume ii covers the period from yavne to the bar kokhba revolt. All volumes should be read by everyone who wants to learn about the origins of judaism without any theological cant.
Maggid pressdivision of koren publishers 20 the theme of this book is superficially biographic insights into the torah giants who lived during the period beginning in the 2 nd century ce, when the center of learning moved from yavneh to usha in the galilee. The sages is the first book to appear in english by the charismatic jerusalem rabbi, binyamin lau. Based on rabbi laus popular weekly jerusalem shiurim and translated into english for the first time, the sages offers fresh perspectives on the sages individual characters, the historical contexts in which they lived, and the creativity they brought to the pursuit of. The sages draws readers closer to the world of hazal while deepening their understanding of our own. The sages volume 1 the second temple period rabbi binyamin. And finally, if you are interested in reading secondary sources that will introduce you to the world of the rabbis and the nature of talmud as a literary genre, you might consider such books as ruth calderons a bride for one night, a collection of fictional tales based on talmudic narratives. Rabbi lau lectures on halakha and social justice at beit morashas beren college.
Binyamin tzvi benny lau, born october 20, 1961, tel aviv is an israeli orthodox rabbi, community leader, activist, author, and public speaker who lives in jerusalem. What is aggadah, and how to read it jewish ideas daily. The sages brings the world of the talmud to life, revealing the stories of the men behind its pages. To mark the 100th yahrzeit of mizrachi founder rabbi yitzchak yaakov reines ztl, world mizrachi printed a special edition of the anthology karnei orah. Binyamin benny lau is one of israels best known and most erudite and learned modern orthodox thinkers. Thomas by tau malachi701 a history of the jews by max i.
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