Geonim of Babylonia and the Shaping of Medieval Jewish Culture

The Geonic period from about the late sixth to mid-eleventh centuries is of crucial importance in the history of Judaism. This title describes the cultural spheres in which the Geonim were active and the historical and cultural settings within which they functioned.

About the author

Robert Brody is professor of Talmud at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and a leading authority on Talmudic and Geonic literature.

Summary

The Geonic period from about the late sixth to mid-eleventh centuries is of crucial importance in the history of Judaism. This title describes the cultural spheres in which the Geonim were active and the historical and cultural settings within which they functioned.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Brody, BRODY ROBERT
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.04.2013
• EAN: 9780300189322
• ISBN: 978-0-300-18932-2
• No. of pages: 416
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Iran, RELIGION / Judaism / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, Jewish Studies, Judaism, c 1000 CE to c 1500, c 500 to c 1000 CE, Relating to Jewish people and groups, C 500 CE To C 1000 CE, Social groups: religious groups and communities, RELIGION; Judaism