Performing Israel's Faith: Narrative and Law in Rabbinic Theology

Contents

Preface vii Introduction 1 1 The Aggadic Theology of the Nations 7 2 The Halakhic Theology of Idolatry 41 3 The Aggadic Theology of Sin, Repentance, and Atonement 83 4 The Halakhic Theology of Atonement 123 5 Law and Theology, Halakhah and Aggadah 165 Epilogue Covenantal Conduct: The Outcome of Performing Israel’s Faith 207 Notes 213 Index of Ancient Sources 217 Index of Subjects 227 Contents ...