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Covenant of Blood

- Circumcision and Gender in Rabbinic Judaism

About Covenant of Blood

A study to examine why circumcision holds such an important place in the Jewish psyche. The text traces the symbolism of circumcision through history, examining its evolution as a symbol of the covenant in the post-exilic period of the Bible and its meaning in the era of Mishnah and Talmud.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226347844
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 262
  • Published:
  • December 31, 1995
  • Dimensions:
  • 153x230x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 438 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 11, 2024

Description of Covenant of Blood

A study to examine why circumcision holds such an important place in the Jewish psyche. The text traces the symbolism of circumcision through history, examining its evolution as a symbol of the covenant in the post-exilic period of the Bible and its meaning in the era of Mishnah and Talmud.

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