Śefot ha-śiaḥ ha-Talmudi
Book Description
This scholarly exploration ventures into the profound intersection where ancient wisdom meets contemporary philosophical inquiry. Ariel Furstenberg examines the Babylonian Talmud through the lens of modern language philosophy, seeking to understand the fundamental principles that govern Talmudic discourse and legal reasoning.
Drawing upon post-Wittgensteinian philosophical frameworks, the author investigates how language functions within the Amoraic discussions that form the heart of Talmudic literature. The work reveals the underlying normative structures that guide these ancient conversations, uncovering what emerges as a distinctly Talmudic approach to language and meaning.
For readers interested in the deeper mechanics of spiritual discourse, this study offers insights into how traditional Jewish legal discussions operate at their core. The author demonstrates how the Talmudic sages navigated the complex relationship between inherited wisdom and contemporary interpretation, showing how past teachings remain vibrantly present while allowing for creative engagement with new circumstances.
The book also illuminates the limitations that modern philosophical approaches encounter when engaging with profound traditional texts, where historical continuity plays an essential role alongside present-day innovation. Through this analysis, readers gain access to understanding how one of Judaism's most influential texts constructs meaning and maintains its relevance across centuries.
This work appeals to those seeking to understand how ancient spiritual traditions maintain their vitality through sophisticated approaches to language and interpretation.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 262 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Jewish law
- ✓ Explore Discourse analysis
- ✓ Explore Judaism
- ✓ Explore Amoraim
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Judaism / General
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Methodology
- ✓ Explore Hebrew language
