Studies in Judaism and Christianity
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Studies in Judaism and Christianity

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Studies in Judaism and Christianity

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Lawrence A. Hoffman's inquiry into the reasons for the canonization of the Jewish style synagogue service between the eighth and eleventh centuries presents a novel reinterpretation of the available evidence that will have repercussions for studies of Jewish and Christian liturgy. The author suggests that Babylonian Jewish authorities attempted to fix Jewish liturgy during the height of the geonic period (c. 750-1025 A. D.) in response to changing social and economic conditions, and that this period, customarily considered as a whole, should be divided instead into three distinct eras. Because the changing attitude toward liturgical canonization during this period reflects the Jewish community's self-perception and its view of other groups with whom it dealt, Professor Hoffman's findings cast fresh light on such important matters as the Karaite schism and the condition of the medieval Palestinian community. In addition, many of the ancient liturgical alternatives discussed provide essential background for studies of both Jewish and Christian liturgies of antiquity. To enhance usefulness of the book for nonexperts, this volume contains a glossary of liturgical terms and rubrics, introductory surveys of the history of the prayers discussed, and full biography and notes for further reading.

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Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Year
1979
ISBN
9780268076658
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Biblical Biography

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half title
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  8. Introduction
  9. 1: The Passover Haggadah
  10. 2: Daily Liturgy: The Shema‘ and Its Blessings
  11. 3: Daily Liturgy: The Tefillah and the Kaddish
  12. 4: The Piyyut
  13. 5: Sabbath Liturgy
  14. 6: Festival and Holiday Liturgy: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Fast Days
  15. 7: Festival and Holiday Liturgy: Pilgrimage Festivals, Chanukah, and Purim
  16. 8: Preliminary Morning Service
  17. 9: Life-Cycle and Grace after Meals
  18. 10: Miscellaneous Debates and Liturgical Alternatives
  19. 11: The Canonization Process
  20. APPENDICES
  21. ABBREVIATIONS
  22. NOTES
  23. BIBLIOGRAPHY
  24. INDEX