Shira Wei
Biographic Data
| ID | 3958801 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shira Wei |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shira |
| FAMILY NAME | Wei |
| SIGNATURE | WEI S |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 1 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 1 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Free Choice in the Responsum of Joseph Albo
Joseph Albo's sole surviving responsum reflects the interplay of philosophy and halakha in the late medieval era. Albo demonstrates innovation as he uses broader theological concepts, such as human free will, to impact his halakhic ruling. The article explores the reasoning behind Albo's ruling on the halakhic status of the katlanit ("murderous wife"), the twice widowed woman who seeks remarriage, a highly debated topic in the Middle Ages. Accord…
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Free Choice in the Responsum of Joseph Albo
Joseph Albo's sole surviving responsum reflects the interplay of philosophy and halakha in the late medieval era. Albo demonstrates innovation as he uses broader theological concepts, such as human free will, to impact his halakhic ruling. The article explores the reasoning behind Albo's ruling on the halakhic status of the katlanit ("murderous wife"), the twice widowed woman who seeks remarriage, a highly debated topic in the Middle Ages. Accord…
Islamic Studies and History (1 work) · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies (1 work) · Medieval and Classical Philosophy (1 work) · Philosophy (1 work)