Reading Levinas/Reading Talmud (Hardcover)

by Ira F. Stone (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"The book is highly recommended for those interested in the history of modern thought and the philosophy and Talmudic approach of what Stone calls the "Levinasnian Dictionary". -- Baruch Cohen, ISRAFAX, VOL. 10, NO. 212

Product Description
Although Jewish scholars have recognized the French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas as one of the greatest minds of this century, the majority of Jews have remained ignorant of his teachings, largely because his work-even in translation-is dense and erudite. Rabbi Ira Stone, who has studied Levinas's work for many years and incorporated his methods and perspectives into his own teaching, now makes Levinas accessible to lay readers for the first time.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Jewish Publications Society (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827606060
• ISBN-13: 978-0827606067
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,517,282 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Levinas' way of reading Talmud, January 28, 2008

By	Bookworm (New York) - See all my reviews

Rabbi Stone gives a short introduction to Levinas' work that becomes increasingly popular even in North America. Levinas is not easy to read and to understand yet is ethical philosophy is fascinating and can easily be compared to Martin Buber. But Levinas was also a Talmud scholar and his way of reading and expounding Talmud is interesting especially for contemporary Jews. Ira Stone explains the way in which Levinas uses Talmudic sources and gives examples from selected sugyot where he applies that technique.