The Halakhah - Its Sources and Development

This book describes and explains the fundamentals of Halakhah (Jewish law) and the principles and methodology involved in its development as they are reflected in the literature of the Oral Law. It refers to ancient non-Biblical sources and cultures only to expand the understanding of its central thesis. The laws are discussed within the general framework of Jewish social and cultural history. The influence of laws and commandments on the ever-changing stream of life is traced, revealing how the personalities of the Halakhah succeeded in coping with new conditions and the challenge they presented to G-d's Torah and its commandments.

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