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Beasts that Teach, Birds that Tell
Animal Language in Rabbinic and Classical Literatures
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Exploring the intriguing theme of talking animals, this study delves into rabbinic texts while situating them within the broader cultural frameworks of Greek and Roman societies. It offers insights into how these narratives reflect and interact with the philosophical and literary traditions of the time, revealing the significance of animal speech in both religious and secular contexts. The analysis highlights the unique perspectives of rabbinic literature and its engagement with classical thought.
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Beasts that Teach, Birds that Tell, Eliezer Segal
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- 2019
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- Title
- Beasts that Teach, Birds that Tell
- Subtitle
- Animal Language in Rabbinic and Classical Literatures
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eliezer Segal
- Publisher
- Eliezer Segal
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9781999043803
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the intriguing theme of talking animals, this study delves into rabbinic texts while situating them within the broader cultural frameworks of Greek and Roman societies. It offers insights into how these narratives reflect and interact with the philosophical and literary traditions of the time, revealing the significance of animal speech in both religious and secular contexts. The analysis highlights the unique perspectives of rabbinic literature and its engagement with classical thought.