Thesis (Ed.D.)--Columbus University, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, Dept. of History, June 2001. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, Los Angeles, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 445-462). Also available on the Internet.

This thesis contrasts the Plotinean attitude towards transcendence at the cosmological level with that of certain Kabbalistic authors of the 13th-17th century. Special emphasis is placed on the different approaches taken by each of the two sides to addressing the origin of otherness. Following a brief introduction to the notion of the question of transcendence, the first major part (chapter II) is dedicated to an exploration of the Plotinean conception of metaphysical "descent" from the One to subsequent hypostases. The second major part (chapter III) focuses on Kabbalistic conceptions of the descent from the indefinite infinite to the finite (limited) realm. Finally, I attempt to illustrate the questions and concerns common to each of the two cosmologies. In so doing, I make use of semiotic concepts to clarify the contrast between the two models.

Dieser Beitrag enthält eine Auflistung sämtlicher Artikel der 1742 erschienenen Zeitschrift einschliesslich kurzer Inhaltsbeschreibungen. / This contribution contents a list of all articles which published 1742 in the journal "Der Rabbiner". The list includes also short summeries of the articles.

Dieser Vortrag setzt sich mit der Rezeption von Psalm 58 in den talmudischen Erzählungen auseinander. / This lectures deals with Ps. 58 and its reception in the Talmudic stories.

Der Beitrag setzt sich mit der halachischen Bedeutung von Dtn. 6,18 im Kontext der heutigen Zeit auseinander. / The article deals with the halakhic importance of Dtn. 6,18 in our times.

Dieser Beitrag setzt sich mit der Figur des R. Hanania ben Dosa auseinander. / This article deals with the figure of the wife of R. Hanania ben Dosa.

Rezension von zwei Büchern des Rabbiners Shimon Gershon Rosenberg / Reviews of two books of Rabbi Shimon Gershon Rosenberg.

This dissertation maintains that the covenant relationship formula (CRF) as expressed in Deuteronomy 26:16-19 (‏[Hebrew text extracted]) serves as a focal point which defines, unifies and bears the weight of the covenantal framework of the book of Deuteronomy. Chapter 1 reviews previous assertions that Deuteronomy is patterned after ancient Near Eastern treaties, highlights the conclusions of Rendtorff regarding the CRF, and identifies the translation difficulties in 26:16-19. Chapter 2 critiques the proposals of von Rad, Kline, Kitchen, and Wenham who suggest that Deuteronomy follows the pattern of the ancient Near Eastern treaties. An alternate schema for the covenantal framework of Deuteronomy 1-30 is proffered. Finally, an excursus addressing the Mosaic authorship of Deuteronomy 27 is included. Chapter 3 proposes that the Hiphil of [Hebrew text extracted] in verses 17 and 18 is functioning causatively and utilizes dual direct objects in the sentence construction. Grammatical and syntactical features of the text of 26:16-19 are observed. Theological concerns on the translational renderings of 26:17-19 are posed. A proposed conceptual model of the sequence of events that may underlie the text of Deuteronomy 26:17-19 is offered. Chapter 4 considers the canonical context of Deuteronomy 26. A chart demonstrates the literary-structural unity of the three ceremonies of confession (26:1-11; 26:12-15; and 26:16-19). Further analysis, however, reveals that 26:16-19, while integrally connected to the other ceremonies, functions also on the macro level within the greater covenantal framework of Deuteronomy. Chapter 5 examines each of the expressions of the CRF (4:20; 7:6; 14:2; 27:9; 28:9; and 29:12) as they occur in the covenantal framework of Deuteronomy. An analysis of the function of the CRF reveals that prior to its expression in the focal text (26:16-19) it is associated with the notion of exclusive loyalty to Yahweh and after the focal text it is associated with the expectation of obedience to Yahweh. Chapter 6 summarizes the work of chapters 1 and 2 then applies the findings of chapters 3 through 5 to demonstrate that the CRF ([Hebrew text extracted]) as expressed in 26:16-19 with its concomitant covenantal obligations can bear the weight of and does indeed serve as the keystone of the covenantal framework of Deuteronomy. The covenantal exchange in 26:17-19 connects the emphasis on obedience in 26:17 to that of the covenant relationship formula in 27:9; 28:9; and 29:12 and connects the emphasis on exclusive loyalty in 26:18-19 to that of the covenant relationship formula in 4:20; 7:6; and 14:2.