Rabbinic Authority - Rabbinic Authority, Volume 5

A. Yehuda Warburg

• 08 juli 2024
• 9789655243772

Samenvatting:

Navigating the Complexities of Jewish Marriage and Divorce Law

In this groundbreaking fifth volume, Rabbi A. Yehuda Warburg delves into the intricate world of rabbinic authority and halakhic doubt, focusing on the plight of the agunah—a woman unable to obtain a Jewish divorce due to her husband's recalcitrance. This volume offers an in-depth exploration of the double halakhic doubt ( sefek sefeika de'dina) as a means to void a marriage, providing potential solutions for these challenging cases.

Designed for rabbis, legal scholars, and anyone interested in Jewish legal tradition, this book:

• Examines the varying definitions of a halakhic doubt.
• Analyzes the foundations for invoking a double halakhic doubt to void a marriage.
• Presents case studies of a wife's claim for voiding a marriage and levirate marriage.

Explore the vision and the reality of rabbinic authority in addressing the complexities of marriage and divorce within the framework of Jewish law.