Studies in the Judicial Methodology of Rabbi David ibn Abi Zimra

by Samuel Morell

Overview

This work investigates Rabbi David ibn Abi Zimra (Radbaz), a leading 16th century rabbinic authority who assumed the role of rendering 'just' decisions, which were occasionally at the expense of conventional law. The author explores Radbaz's decision-making in terms of his insight into the broader purposes of codified law, sensitivity, and overall rationality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761827078
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	12/30/2003
Series:	Studies in Judaism
Pages:	362
Product dimensions:	5.64(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.07(d)

About the Author

Samuel Morell is Associate Professor, Binghamton University (SUNY). This is his second book on the judicial methodology of sixteenth-century Sephardic rabbinic legalists.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Rules of Transliteration Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Part One: The "Real World" and Codified Law; Popular Practice and Legal Interpretation; the Role of Equity; Considerations of Public Policy; Sevara; Conclusions form Part One Chapter 5 Part Two: The Middle Way; The Place of the Master; "Grant That One Should Not Add to It;" Qim Li; "The Law is in Accordance with the Later Authorities;" Conclusions for Part Two Chapter 6 Biographies Chapter 7 Works Cited: Primary Sources Chapter 8 Works Cited: Secondary Sources Chapter 9 List of Cases Chapter 10 Index of Responsa Chapter 11 Index of Legal Issues Chapter 12 General Index