Deconstructing the Talmud

This monograph uses deconstruction-a philosophical movement originated by Jacques Derrida-to read the most authoritative book in Judaism: the Talmud. Examining deconstruction in comparison with Kant's and Hegel's philosophies, the volume argues that the movement opens an innovative debate on Jewish Law.

Autorentext

Federico Dal Bo holds a PhD in Translation Studies and a PhD in Jewish Studies. He was the recipient of s Marie Curie Fellowship during 2016 to 2019. His most recent publication is Emanation and Philosophy of Language: An Introduction to Joseph ben Abraham Giqatilla (2019).

Zusammenfassung
This monograph uses deconstructiona philosophical movement originated by Jacques Derridato read the most authoritative book in Judaism: the Talmud. Examining deconstruction in comparison with Kant's and Hegel's philosophies, the volume argues that the movement opens an innovative debate on Jewish Law.

Inhalt

Talmud Tractate Abbreviations Introduction: Deconstruction and the Deconstruction of the Talmud 1. Speech and Writing: on Deconstruction 2. On Messianism and Jewish Law 3. A Short 'Deconstructive History' of Rabbinic Literature 4. Writing and Orality from the Geonim to the Tosafot 5. A Deconstructive Analysis of Talmudic Vocabulary 6. Beyond the 'Absolute Book' Bibliography A Short Glossary of Rabbinic and Talmudic Terms