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The Animal Kingdom in Jewish Thought

Author : Shlomo Pesach Toperoff
Publisher : Jason Aronson
ISBN 13 : 9781568214399
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book The Animal Kingdom in Jewish Thought written by Shlomo Pesach Toperoff and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1995 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Animal Kingdom in Jewish Thought addresses several areas of life in which the animal world plays a dominant role, all of which are steeped in Jewish law, custom, and tradition. Shlomo Toperoff presents a detailed study of sixty-five different species of animals, all found in the Bible and reviewed in alphabetical order. The first chapter begins by enumerating the laws of the Sabbath and Festivals as they relate to animals. The reader will learn that the Sabbath, the weekly day of rest, applies not only to human beings but also to the beasts of the field. The rabbis of the Talmud discuss extensively the degree to which the laws of the Sabbath may be violated for the purpose of rescuing an animal in danger. From feeding an animal on the Sabbath to putting a fish back into its tank, Jewish law displays a distinct sensitivity to the animal and its dependence upon man for its well-being. Animal welfare, a long-held concern of animal activists and pet owners, finds its roots in the Bible and in Jewish tradition, where mankind is warned not to hurt even the smallest of insects. Naming a newborn child after certain animals is a long-standing Jewish tradition. Toperoff provides an extensive list of biblical characters who have been named after animals. After discussing the various sources of post-talmudic literature that cover animal issues, from the Kuzari to Maimonides to Rav Kook, Toperoff dedicates an entire chapter to Perek Shirah, a small book by an unknown author, probably written in the tenth century, which has three parts: heaven and earth, plants, and animals. All three share one common aim: they all owe their allegiance to their Creator and sing songs of praise unto Him.

The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom

Author : Nosson Slifkin
Publisher : Maggid
ISBN 13 : 9781592644049
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom written by Nosson Slifkin and published by Maggid. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom is a milestone in publishing. It includes: Entries on every animal found in the Torah, Prophets and Writings, every reference to the animal in Scripture, a vast range of sources from the Talmud and Midrash, detailed analyses of the identities of these animals, based on classical Jewish sources and contemporary zoology,the symbolism of these animals in Jewish thought throughout the ages, zoological information about these animals and fascinating facts, lessons that Judaism derives from these animals for us to use in our own daily lives, Laws relating to the various different animals, and stunning, full-color photographs, that bring the Scriptural and Rabbinic descriptions to life"--

Man and Beast

Author : Natan Slifkin
Publisher : Zoo Torah
ISBN 13 : 9781933143064
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Man and Beast written by Natan Slifkin and published by Zoo Torah. This book was released on 2006 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Man and Beast presents a comprehensive Jewish perspective on our relationship with the animal kingdom. From the blessings to be recited when visiting the zoo, to understanding what exactly sets us apart from animals, to the issues involved in keeping pets - an entire framework is presented.

Animals in Jewish Thought and Tradition

Author : Ronald H. Isaacs
Publisher : Jason Aronson
ISBN 13 : 9780765799760
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book Animals in Jewish Thought and Tradition written by Ronald H. Isaacs and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 2000 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com.

Animals and Animality in the Babylonian Talmud

Author : Beth A. Berkowitz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108540031
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Animals and Animality in the Babylonian Talmud by : Beth A. Berkowitz

Download or read book Animals and Animality in the Babylonian Talmud written by Beth A. Berkowitz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animals and Animality in the Babylonian Talmud selects key themes in animal studies - animal intelligence, morality, sexuality, suffering, danger, personhood - and explores their development in the Babylonian Talmud. Beth A. Berkowitz demonstrates that distinctive features of the Talmud - the new literary genre, the convergence of Jewish, Christian, and Zoroastrian cultures, the Talmud's remove from Temple-centered biblical Israel - led to unprecedented possibilities within Jewish culture for conceptualizing animals and animality. She explores their development in the Babylonian Talmud, showing how it is ripe for reading with a critical animal studies perspective. When we do, we find waiting for us a multi-layered, surprisingly self-aware discourse about animals as well as about the anthropocentrism that infuses human relationships with them. For readers of religion, Judaism, and animal studies, her book offers new perspectives on animals from the vantage point of the ancient rabbis.

A Jewish Bestiary

Author : Mark Podwal
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 027109222X
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book A Jewish Bestiary written by Mark Podwal and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Ask the beast and it will teach thee, and the birds of heaven and they will tell thee.” —Job 12:7 In the Middle Ages, the bestiary achieved a popularity second only to that of the Bible. In addition to being a kind of encyclopedia of the animal kingdom, the bestiary also served as a book of moral and religious instruction, teaching human virtues through a portrayal of an animal’s true or imagined behavior. In A Jewish Bestiary, Mark Podwal revisits animals, both real and mythical, that have captured the Jewish imagination through the centuries. Originally published in 1984 and called “broad in learning and deep in subtle humor” by the New York Times, this updated edition of A Jewish Bestiary features new full-color renderings of thirty-five creatures from Hebraic legend and lore. The illustrations are accompanied by entertaining and instructive tales drawn from biblical, talmudic, midrashic, and kabbalistic sources. Throughout, Podwal combines traditional Jewish themes with his own distinctive style. The resulting juxtaposition of art with history results in a delightful and enlightening bestiary for the twenty-first century. From the ant to the ziz, herein are the creatures that exert a special force on the Jewish fancy.

Historical Dictionary of Judaism

Author : Norman Solomon
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810864983
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Judaism written by Norman Solomon and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2006-06-15 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judaism, the religion of the Jewish people, is one of the first recorded monotheistic religions, and as such is one of the oldest religious traditions still practiced today. While its influences can be seen in the religions of both Christianity and Islam, many of its beliefs, traditions, and practices are unknown. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Judaism doesn't just present 'religious' beliefs in a traditional sense, but investigates the complex intermingling of religion, devotion, lifestyle and culture, as it is found in diverse Jewish populations around the world and as it has evolved over the course of recent human history. Judaism, like many other cultural institutions, has rarely remained static_instead, continually investigating and questioning itself, metamorphosing in relation to the world. By means of a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and numerous cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, writings, institutions, concepts, Hebrew words, philosophy, theology, and religious law, author Norman Solomon provides an important reference source for the study of Judaism.

Teaching the Animal

Author : Margo DeMello
Publisher : Lantern Books
ISBN 13 : 1590562615
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Teaching the Animal written by Margo DeMello and published by Lantern Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Split into three sections, Teaching the Animal provides in-depth analysis of the nature of the discipline, the resources available, expectations of students and faculty, and a number of sample curricula in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and the natural sciences.

A Communion of Subjects

Author : Paul Waldau
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231136439
Total Pages : 721 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book A Communion of Subjects written by Paul Waldau and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-22 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Communion of Subjects is the first comparative and interdisciplinary study of the conceptualization of animals in world religions. Scholars from a wide range of disciplines, including Thomas Berry (cultural history), Wendy Doniger (study of myth), Elizabeth Lawrence (veterinary medicine, ritual studies), Marc Bekoff (cognitive ethology), Marc Hauser (behavioral science), Steven Wise (animals and law), Peter Singer (animals and ethics), and Jane Goodall (primatology) consider how major religious traditions have incorporated animals into their belief systems, myths, rituals, and art. Their findings offer profound insights into the relationship between human beings and animals, and a deeper understanding of the social and ecological web in which we all live.

Hot Topics

Author : Behrman House
Publisher : Behrman House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9780867050882
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Hot Topics written by Behrman House and published by Behrman House, Inc. This book was released on 2005 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal as a complete course text or as an informative supplement to "one-shot" classroom discussions this complement to Teaching Hot Topics encourages students to engage with issues through its interactive design pertinent scenarios probing questions and charts that summarize points and counterpoints for each topic.

Animals and World Religions

Author : Lisa Kemmerer
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0199790671
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book Animals and World Religions written by Lisa Kemmerer and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite increasing public attention to animal suffering, human beings continue to exploit billions of animals in factory farms medical laboratories, and elsewhere. This wide-ranging study shows how spiritual teachings in seven major religious traditions can help people consider their ethical obligations towards other creatures.

Metaphor and Imagination in Medieval Jewish Thought

Author : Dianna Lynn Roberts-Zauderer
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030294226
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Metaphor and Imagination in Medieval Jewish Thought written by Dianna Lynn Roberts-Zauderer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals how Moses ibn Ezra, Judah Halevi, Moses Maimonides, and Shem Tov ibn Falaquera understood metaphor and imagination, and their role in the way human beings describe God. It demonstrates how these medieval Jewish thinkers engaged with Arabic-Aristotelian psychology, specifically with regard to imagination and its role in cognition. Dianna Lynn Roberts-Zauderer reconstructs the process by which metaphoric language is taken up by the imagination and the role of imagination in rational thought. If imagination is a necessary component of thinking, how is Maimonides’ idea of pure intellectual thought possible? An examination of select passages in the Guide, in both Judeo-Arabic and translation, shows how Maimonides’ attitude towards imagination develops, and how translations contribute to a bifurcation of reason and imagination that does not acknowledge the nuances of the original text. Finally, the author shows how Falaquera’s poetics forges a new direction for thinking about imagination.

The Lamb Christology of the Apocalypse of John

Author : Loren L. Johns
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1625646976
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book The Lamb Christology of the Apocalypse of John written by Loren L. Johns and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2014-11-10 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revision of the author's thesis (Ph.D.)--Princeton Theological Seminary, 1998.

Teaching the Animal: The Social Sciences

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Publisher : Lantern Books
ISBN 13 : 1590562585
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Teaching the Animal: The Social Sciences written by and published by Lantern Books. This book was released on with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

On God and Dogs

Author : Stephen H. Webb
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019511650X
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book On God and Dogs written by Stephen H. Webb and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us keep pet animals; we rely on them for companionship and unconditional love. For some people their closest relationships may be with their pets. In the wake of the animal rights movement, some ethicists have started to re-examine this relationship, and to question the rights of humans to "own" other sentient beings in this way. In this engaging and thought-provoking book, Stephen Webb brings a Christian perspective to bear on the subject of our responsibility to animals, looked at through the lens of our relations with pets--especially dogs. Webb argues that the emotional bond with companion animals should play a central role in the way we think about animals in general, and--against the more extreme animal liberationists--defends the intermingling of the human and animal worlds. He tries to imagine what it would be like to treat animals as a gift from God, and indeed argues that not only are animals a gift for us, but they give to us; we need to attend to their giving and return their gifts appropriately. Throughout the book he insists that what Christians call grace is present in our relations with animals just as it is with other humans. Grace is the inclusive and expansive power of God's love to create and sustain relationships of real mutuality and reciprocity, and Webb unfolds the implications of the recognition that animals too participate in God's abundant grace. Webb's thesis affirms and persuasively defends many of the things that pet lovers feel instinctively--that their relationships with their companion animals are meaningful and important, and that their pets have value and worth in themselves in the eyes of God. His book will appeal to a broad audience of thoughtful Christians and animal lovers.

The Challenge of Creation

Author : Natan Slifkin
Publisher : Zoo Torah
ISBN 13 : 1933143150
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (331 download)

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Download or read book The Challenge of Creation written by Natan Slifkin and published by Zoo Torah. This book was released on 2006 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Challenge of Creation is a completely revised and vastly expanded edition of The Science Of Torah. That work was widely hailed as the best book of its kind for its honesty and thoroughness of approach. The Challenge of Creation builds upon its approach, covering more issues and in greater depth. Carefully, methodically, and eschewing sensationalistic or dogmatic claims in favor of reasoned analysis, it shows how some of the greatest Jewish thinkers explained Judaism and Genesis in a way that complements modern science rather than conflicts with it. The Challenge of Creation is an invaluable resource for anyone grappling with conflicts between science and religion. It is a profound work that is sure to become a classic

Lizard

Author : Boria Sax
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 178023872X
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Lizard written by Boria Sax and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our storybooks are full of lizards, but we usually call them something else—dragons, serpents, dinosaurs or monsters. These stories vastly increase their size, bestow wings upon them, make them exhale flame, and endow them with magical powers. Lizards stimulate the human imagination unlike most other animals, despite generally being small, soundless, and hidden from sight in burrows, treetops, and crevices. They can blend into a vast range of environments, from rocky coasts to deserts to rain forests. Their fluid motion can make us think of water, while their curvilinear form suggests vegetation. Their stillness suggests death, while their sudden arousal is like resurrection. This delightful book gives lizards their due, demonstrating how the story of lizards is interwoven with the history of human imagination. Boria Sax considers the lizard as a sensual being—a symbol, a myth, a product of evolution and an aesthetic form. He describes the diversity of lizards and traces the representation of the reptile in cultures including those of pre-conquest Australia, the Quiché Maya, Mughal India, and central Africa. Illustrated throughout with beguiling images, Lizard is a unique and often surprising introduction to a popular but little-understood reptile.