For Love of God and People: A Philosophy of Jewish Law (First Edition)

For Love of God and People: A Philosophy of Jewish Law (First Edition)

written by Elliot N. Dorff, 1943- (Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 2007, originally published 2007), 347 page(s)

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Abstract / Summary
Every generation of Jews in every denomination of Judaism finds itself facing complex legal questions. The status of same-sex unions and the plight of the agunah (a woman who cannot obtain a divorce), are just two of a myriad of thorny questions Jewish legal experts grapple with today. These are not esoteric problems but issues with a profound impact on the daily happiness of countless people. How do the rabbis who draft responses to these questions reach their conclusions? What informs their decisions and their approach to Jewish law? Acclaimed writer and legal expert Elliot Dorff addresses these and other questions in this intelligent, accessible guide to the philosophy behind Jewish law. In his view, Jewish law is an expression of the love we have for God and for our fellow human beings. This theme permeates his discussion of important aspects of the law. For example, what motivates modern Jews to follow Jewish law? How does Jewish law strike the balance between continuity and change? On what grounds and under what circumstances do human beings have the authority to interpret or even change God's laws? Dorff also offers a systematic comparison of Jewish law and U.S. law, based on his course on this subject at UCLA School of Law. Whether you are a lawyer or simply interested in the philosophy behind recent rabbinic decisions, this is a book that will deepen your understanding of the Jewish legal system and its role in the modern world.
Field of Interest
Religion & Thought
Author
Elliot N. Dorff, 1943-
Publisher
Jewish Publication Society of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 by The Jewish Publication Society of America
Content Type
Book
Format
Text
Original Publication Date
2007
Page Count
347
Publication Year
2007
Publisher
Jewish Publication Society
Place Published / Released
Philadelphia, PA
Subject
Religion & Thought, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Law, الفلسفة, Philosophie, Falsafa, פִילוֹסוֹפִיָה, Filosofía, Filosofia, القانون, Droit, Loi, Sharī'a, فقه‎, Recht, חוֹק, Legislação, Derecho, Jewish, Law, Crime & the Administration of Justice, Judaism, Philosophy, Law, Jews
Keywords and Translated Subjects
الفلسفة, Philosophie, Falsafa, פִילוֹסוֹפִיָה, Filosofía, Filosofia, القانون, Droit, Loi, Sharī'a, فقه‎, Recht, חוֹק, Legislação, Derecho

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