SUCCESSION TO PUBLIC OFFICE IN RABBINIC LAW: REMARKS ON THE THREE "KETARIM" BY R. MOSES SOFER (1762–1839)

This article comprises an annotated translation of a responsum (Oraḥ Ḥayyim, No. 12) by R. Moses Sofer (the "Ḥatam Sofer"; 1762-1839). The issue addressed is one central to all political discourse — legitimate succession to public office. Particularly noteworthy, however, is Sofer's a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Jewish Political Studies Review. - Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. - 2(1990), 1/2, Seite 185-201
1. Verfasser: Cohen, Stuart A. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 1990
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Jewish Political Studies Review
Schlagworte:Behavioral sciences Religion Political science Social sciences History