The Talmud's theological language-game : a philosophical discourse analysis

Publication Data

• Title The Talmud's theological language-game : a philosophical discourse analysis
• Author Eugene B. Borowitz
• Publisher State University of New York Press
• Publication date 2006
• Publication location Albany
• Language English

Contents

What is the aggadah problem?
The surface characteristics
The substantive concerns
The "logic"
Does extending the sample alter the findings?
Is aggadic discourse self-limiting?
Positively, what is aggadah?
Reconstruing the aggadah problem
Can we theologize as the rabbis did?

Topics

• Samuel ben Naḥman, active 3rd century-4th century :: Knowledge :: Aggada
• Aggada :: History and criticism :: Theory, etc.
• Aggada :: Philosophy
• Discourse analysis
• Talmud Torah (Judaism) :: History and criticism :: Theory, etc.
• Talmud Torah (Judaism) :: Philosophy

The Talmud's theological language-game : a philosophical discourse analysis by Eugene B. Borowitz. ISBN 9780791467022. Published by State University of New York Press in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.