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Separation of Church and State: Dina deMalkhuta Dina in Jewish Law (Judaic Studies Series)
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Observes that the significance of dina demalkhuta dina and its interpretation is vital for an understanding of modern Jewish life as well as the relationship of Diaspora Jews to the Jewish community in the state of IsraelFor the Jewish community, the end of the Middle Ages and the emergence of the modern nationstate brought the promise of equal citizenship as well as the possible loss of Jewish corporate identity. The legal maxim dina demalkhuta dina (the law of the State is law) invoked in Talmidic times to justify the acceptance of the kings law and qualified in the Middle Ages by Maimonides and Rashbam to include the requirement of consent by the governed underwent further redefinition by Jews in the Napoleonic age. Graff focuses on the struggle between 18th and 19thcentury Jewish religious reformers and traditionalists in defining the limits of dina demalkhuta dina. He traces the motivations of the reformers who, in their zeal to gain equality for the formerly disenfranchised Jewish communities in Western Europe, were prepared to render unto the State compromising authority over Jewish religious life under the rubric of dina demalkhuta dina was intended to strike a balance between synagogue and state and not to be used as a pretext for the liquidation of the communitys corporate existence.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Separation of Church and State: Dina de-Malkhuta Dina in Jewish Law'? A: The main theme of this book is the significance of the legal maxim 'dina de-malkhuta dina' (the law of the State is law) in understanding modern Jewish life and the relationship between Diaspora Jews and the Jewish community in Israel.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Separation of Church and State: Dina de-Malkhuta Dina in Jewish Law' is Gil Graff.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: This book was published on April 23, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 236 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of the book is available for purchase? A: The available edition is the First Edition, First.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in theology, Jewish law, and the intersection of religion and state.
- Q: Does the book discuss historical context? A: Yes, the book discusses the historical context of the legal maxim 'dina de-malkhuta dina' from Talmudic times through the Middle Ages and into the Napoleonic era.
- Q: What audience is the book intended for? A: The book is intended for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Jewish law, theology, and the historical dynamics of Jewish communities.
- Q: Are there any specific Jewish legal concepts covered in the book? A: Yes, the book explores various Jewish legal concepts, particularly focusing on the tensions between religious reformers and traditionalists regarding the application of 'dina de-malkhuta dina'.