""Women in the Talmud: A Sketch of the Position Held by Women in the Old Jewish Days"" is a book written by Alfred Thomas Story and published in 1880. The book is an exploration of the role of women in Jewish society during the time of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish laws and traditions compiled in the first few centuries CE. Story examines the various roles that women played in Jewish society, including their legal status, their roles in the family, and their participation in religious life. He draws on a wide range of ...
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""Women in the Talmud: A Sketch of the Position Held by Women in the Old Jewish Days"" is a book written by Alfred Thomas Story and published in 1880. The book is an exploration of the role of women in Jewish society during the time of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish laws and traditions compiled in the first few centuries CE. Story examines the various roles that women played in Jewish society, including their legal status, their roles in the family, and their participation in religious life. He draws on a wide range of sources, including the Talmud itself, as well as other Jewish texts and historical accounts.Throughout the book, Story argues that while women were often marginalized in Jewish society, they also played important roles in many aspects of daily life. He also highlights the ways in which Jewish law and tradition evolved over time to include greater protections and opportunities for women.Overall, ""Women in the Talmud"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the role of women in Jewish society. It provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the experiences of women during a crucial period in Jewish history, and sheds light on the ways in which gender roles and expectations have evolved over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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