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In recent years the issue of Who is a Jew? has become predominant in the Jewish community both in America and Israel. This book masterfully explains the relationship between halakhah and the issue of Who Was a Jew, showing that the Jewish Christian schism was a result of the halakhic definition of Jewish identity. Using Talmudic sources, Professor Schiffman examines the halakhot governing the Jew by birth, conversion, heretics and apostates, and the Rabbinic reaction to the early Christians, and discusses the narratives illustrating Rabbinic contact with Jewish Christians. He concludes that the Christians were regarded initially by the Rabbis as minim, Jews who had heretical beliefs. With the ascendancy of Gentile Christianity, the Rabbis could no longer regard the Christians as Jewish, since they lacked the legal requirements for Jewish status. Therefore, in the early second century the Rabbis began to regard them as members of another religious community.This book is required reading for both historians of Judaism and Christianity and those who would seek to formulate educated views about the issue of Jewish status in contemporary times.
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This book offers a deep dive into the historical perspectives on the schism. The author does a good job of presenting both sides, though I wish there were more real-life applications discussed. Worth the read if you're into religious history.
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Samuel Levi
Great for understanding historical contexts
This book offers a deep dive into the historical perspectives on the schism. The author does a good job of presenting both sides, though I wish there were more real-life applications discussed. Worth the read if you're into religious history.
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Daniel Cohen
Insightful perspectives on a complex topic
I found this book to be incredibly enlightening. The rabbinic and halakhic insights really helped me understand the Jewish-Christian schism from a different angle. It's a thoughtful read for anyone interested in religious studies.
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Daniel Cohen
Insightful perspectives on a complex topic
I found this book to be incredibly enlightening. The rabbinic and halakhic insights really helped me understand the Jewish-Christian schism from a different angle. It's a thoughtful read for anyone interested in religious studies.
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Anna Fischer
Disappointed with the delivery time
I was really looking forward to this book, but it took longer than expected to arrive. The book itself is solid, but my experience was marred by shipping issues. Hopefully, that was just a one-time thing!
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