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Tag: Wissenschaft Des Judentums

0 History Jewish Law

Graetz's Balancing Act: Modernity and Judaism

Jewish History Nerds · 11 Jan

Heinrich Graetz, a 19th-century historian, revolutionized Jewish historiography by intertwining Orthodox tradition with an academic approach, offering a scientific perspective on Jewish history.

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Joshua Karlip on the Demise of Jewish Studies

Tikvah · 15 Feb 2023

In this discussion on the state of Jewish Studies, the origins of the field are explored, noting that it emerged in the 19th century as scholars began analyzing Jewish texts using academic methods, rather than relying on traditional rabbinic, literary, or folk approaches.

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Joshua Karlip on the Demise of Jewish Studies

Tikvah · 15 Feb 2023

In the early 19th century, German scholars developed Wissenschaft des Judentums, an academic approach to studying Jewish texts.

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Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Oct 2022

The book "Medicine in the Talmud: Natural and Supernatural Therapies between Magic and Science" by Jason Sion Mokhtarian aims to update the field of Talmudic medicine, which has historically been dominated by physicians, scientists, laypersons, and rabbis.

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Shadal: How Did He Approach Torah Commentary (Part 2) - JJ Kimche

The Habura · 13 Feb 2022

This text provides some background information about J.J. Kimche, who is a PhD candidate in modern religious philosophy at Harvard University and specializes in the intersection between Modern European philosophy and Post-Enlightenment Jewish thought.

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Shadal: The Man and his Works (Part 1) - JJ Kimche

The Habura · 7 Feb 2022

This text appears to be a brief introduction to Samuel David Luzzatto, also known as Shadal, who was an Italian Jewish scholar, poet, and member of the Wissenschaft des Judentums movement.

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The Misuse of Expertise

Sapir · 1 Jul 2021

The power of scholarly experts has traditionally come from their objective, informed, and incisive analysis.

0 Education Jewish Law

Boundaries, Conversations, and the Reform Movement: A Response to Elli Fischer

Joshua Holo in Jewish Review of Books · 21 Jun 2018

Joshua Holo responds to Elli Fischer's critique of Michael Chabon's commencement address at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR).

0 History Antisemitism

Redrawing Jewish Europe

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 19 Jan 2009

"Redrawing Jewish Europe" discusses various perspectives on the classification and periodization of Jewish history in Europe.