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The Burnt Book,New
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A Profound Look At What It Means For New Generations To Read And Interpret Ancient Religious Textsin This Book, Rabbi And Philosopher Marcalain Ouaknin Offers A Postmodern Reading Of The Talmud. Combining Traditional Learning And Contemporary Thought, Ouaknin Dovetails Discussions Of Spirituality And Religious Practice With Such Concepts As Deconstruction, Intertextuality, Undecidability, Multiple Voicing, And Eroticism In The Talmud. On A Broader Level, He Establishes A Dialogue Between Hebrew Tradition And The Social Sciences, Which Draws, For Example, On The Works Of Lvinas, Blanchot, And Jabs As Well As Derrida. The Burnt Book Represents The Innovative Thinking That Has Come To Be Associated With A School Of French Jewish Studies, Headed By Lvinas And Dedicated To New Readings Of Traditional Texts.The Talmud, Transcribed In 500 C.E., Is Shown To Be A Text That Refrains From Dogma And Instead Encourages The Exploration Of Its Meanings. A Vast Compilation Of Jewish Oral Law, The Talmud Also Contains Rabbinical Commentaries That Touch On Everything From Astronomy To Household Life. Examining Its Literary Methods And Internal Logic, Ouaknin Explains How This Text Allows Readers To Transcend Its Authority In That It Invites Them To Interpret, Discuss, And Recreate Their Religious Tradition. An Indepth Treatment Of Selected Texts From The Oral Law And Commentary Goes On To Provide A Model For Secular Study Of The Talmud In Light Of Contemporary Philosophical Issues.Throughout, The Author Emphasizes The Selfeffacing Quality Of A Text Whose Worth Can Be Measured By The Insights That Live On In The Minds Of Its Interpreters Long After They Have Closed The Book. He Points Out That The Burning Of The Talmud In Antijudaic Campaigns Throughout History Has, In Fact, Been An Unwitting Act Of Complicity With Talmudic Philosophy And The Practice Of Selfeffacement. Ouaknin Concludes His Discussion With The Story Of The Hasidic Master Rabbi Nahman Of Bratslav, Who Himself Burned His Life Achievementa Work Known By His Students As 'The Burnt Book.' This Story Leaves Us With The Question, Should All Books Be Destroyed In Order To Give Birth To Thought And Renew Meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Burnt Book'? A: The main theme of 'The Burnt Book' is the exploration of how new generations interpret ancient religious texts, particularly the Talmud, through a postmodern lens. It emphasizes the dynamic relationship between traditional learning and contemporary thought.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Burnt Book'? A: The author of 'The Burnt Book' is Marc-Alain Ouaknin, who is both a rabbi and philosopher, known for his innovative approaches to Jewish studies.
- Q: What is the significance of the Talmud in this book? A: In 'The Burnt Book', the Talmud is presented as a text that refrains from dogma, encouraging readers to interpret and engage with its meanings, thus allowing for a personal exploration of Jewish tradition.
- Q: What are some key concepts discussed in 'The Burnt Book'? A: Key concepts include deconstruction, intertextuality, undecidability, multiple voicing, and eroticism, as well as the dialogue between Hebrew tradition and social sciences.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Burnt Book' have? A: 'The Burnt Book' has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Burnt Book'? A: 'The Burnt Book' is a reprint edition published on May 11, 1998.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: In what format is 'The Burnt Book' available? A: 'The Burnt Book' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What are the main academic influences mentioned in 'The Burnt Book'? A: The book draws on the works of influential thinkers such as Emmanuel Lévinas, Maurice Blanchot, and Jacques Derrida.
- Q: What unique perspective does Ouaknin offer in 'The Burnt Book'? A: Ouaknin offers a unique perspective by combining traditional Jewish learning with modern philosophical issues, aiming to provide a model for secular study of the Talmud.