This book explores the “meta-halakhic” concepts of R. Auerbach's rulings, exploring their foundations, and comparing them with other contemporary religious rulings.
Halakhic Loyalty
Between Openness and Closure By Avi Sagi September 2012 Hardcover Danacode 110-20184 In Stock
The subject of this book is the analysis of the meaning of halakhic loyalty. Is religious loyalty exclusive? Is it up to the faithful to be obedient or to shape the world as sovereigns who should not give up their autonomy?
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