Name: Sages and Commoners in Late Antique 'Erez Israel: A Philological Inquiry Into Local Traditions in Talmud Yerushalmi
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Author: Miller, Stuart
ISBN: 9783161485671

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Sages and Commoners in Late Antique 'Erez Israel: A Philological Inquiry Into Local Traditions in Talmud Yerushalmi

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Physical Book

Author

Stuart Miller

Publisher

Mohr Siebeck

Language

English

Pages

554

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9783161485671

Synopsis "Sages and Commoners in Late Antique 'Erez Israel: A Philological Inquiry Into Local Traditions in Talmud Yerushalmi"

Stuart S. Miller addresses a number of issues in the history of talmudic Palestine that are at the center of contemporary scholarly debate about the role rabbis played in society. In sharp contrast to recent claims that the rabbis were a relatively small and insular group with little influence, this book demonstrates that their movement was both more expansive and diffuse than a mere counting of named rabbis suggests. It also underscores some of the dynamics that allowed rabbinic circles to spread their teachings and to ultimately consolidate into an effective and productive movement.Many overlooked terms and passages in which rabbis and the members of their circles appear in the Talmud Yerushalmi are investigated, and special attention is given to the identity of persons who are collectively referred to after their places of residence (Tiberians, Sepphoreans, Southerners, etc.) While the results confirm the insular nature of the interests of the rabbis, they also point to the definition and coherence that this insularity provided their movement. Therein lies the secret of the success of rabbinic Judaism, which never depended upon sheer numbers but rather on the internal strength and sense of purpose of rabbinic circles. Subjects that are considered include: rabbinic households, the identity of the 'ammei ha-'arez and their relationship to the rabbis, village sages and their connection to urban rabbis, and the venue of rabbinic teachings, instructions, expositions, pronouncements, and stories.

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