Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 363 g
Biblical Lore and Judaic Practices
Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 363 g
Reihe: Studies in Comparative Social Science
ISBN: 978-1-59451-564-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Can there be rational examples of the compatibility between natural science and Judaism? This book offers a strikingly novel perspective on traditional and contemporary Judaic practices. For those with some Judaic knowledge, there are biological explanations in these chapters not seen elsewhere. For those well-versed in evolutionary theory, the authors' perspectives suggest new approaches to the scientific study of religion. Topics include the monistic tendency, biblical polygyny, biblical family conflict, circumcision and proselytes, sacrificial-ritualistic mitzvot (obligations), periodic conjugal separation, Judaic traditionalism, male and female reproductive strategies, and the relationship between costly signaling and prestige.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Part 1 First Principles; Chapter 1 Judaism’s Yetzer as a Biotheological Construct, Rick Goldberg; Chapter 2 Jewish Knowing, Michael Satlow; Part 2 Biblical Lore and Biological Theory; Chapter 3 The Fertility of Prominent Men in the Bible and Ancient Middle East, Laura Betzig; Chapter 4 Intrafamily Conflict in the Bible and Biological Theory, Barash David; Chapter 5 Toward a Sociobiology of the Jews, Konner Melvin; Part 3 Inheritance for Intergenerational Success; Chapter 6 Biosocial Regulation of Husband and Wife, Goldberg Rick; Chapter 7 Traditionalism and Human Evolutionary Success, Palmer Craig, Steadman Lyle, Goldberg Rick; Part 4 Costly Signaling (Handicap) Theory and Jewish Life; Chapter 8 The Handicap Principle in Human Social Interaction, LauraZahavi Amotz; Chapter 9 Making Biological Sense of Judaic Sacrificing, Goldberg Rick; Chapter 10 Why Are Synagogue Services So Long?, Sosis Richard;
