Development of Jewish Law

Catalog description

The halakhic process and the formulation of halakhic literature: from biblical literature through the Mishnah and Talmud; codification and Responsa; survey of post-Talmudic literature. First semester: background of the Gaon and his authority; institutions and movements in the Gaonic period. Second semester: extensive reading in Gaonic literature, including She?iltot de R. Ahai, siddurim; Gaonic Responsa. For advanced students in Jewish studies.