"Jewish literature includes works written by Jews on Jewish themes, literary works written in Jewish languages on various themes, and literary works in any language written by Jewish writers."
This subfield involves the study of Jewish literature, including works of fiction, poetry, and drama, as well as religious writing.
Jewish History: The history of the Jewish people and the development of Judaism throughout the centuries.
Jewish Religious Texts: The Jewish Bible (Tanakh) and other sacred texts, such as the Talmud, Midrash, and Kabbalah, which provide insights into Jewish beliefs and practices.
Jewish Literature: The rich tradition of Jewish storytelling, poetry, and drama, including works by authors like Isaac Bashevis Singer, Saul Bellow, and Philip Roth.
Jewish Law: The extensive body of Jewish legal code, including the halakhah and sharia, which governs every aspect of Jewish life.
Jewish Philosophy: The complex and varied philosophical ideas that have emerged within Jewish thought, including ideas about God, identity, and the meaning of life.
Jewish Mysticism: The mystical tradition within Judaism, including Kabbalah, which explores the spiritual realm and seeks to connect with the divine.
Jewish Ethics: The moral principles and values taught by Judaism, including the importance of treating others with respect and kindness.
Jewish Culture: The diverse cultural traditions and practices of Jewish communities around the world, including music, food, and holidays.
Jewish Resistance Movements: The historic struggle of Jewish people against persecution, oppression, and discrimination, including resistance to the Holocaust.
Jewish Identity: The nature of Jewish self-identity, including questions about what constitutes being Jewish, and the ongoing dialogue and debate within the Jewish community.
Torah: The Jewish Bible, also known as the Tanakh comprising the five books of Moses, Prophets and Writings.
Talmud: Includes Oral Law and Rabbinic Commentary on the Torah, which guides Jews about various aspects of Jewish practices and beliefs.
Mishnah: Jewish oral traditions written down in 200 BCE that covers Jewish legal interpretation, and narratives.
Midrash: Commentaries on Jewish scriptures, incorporating elements of homily and the interpretation of Jewish texts.
Kabbalah: A form of Jewish mysticism relating to the understanding of God, the universe, and the human soul.
Halakhah: Legal literature that explains how Jewish law apply, and how Jewish people should follow rules and regulations.
Responsa literature: Jewish legal literature, that addresses questions about Jewish beliefs and practices.
Haggadah: A Jewish text read during Passover, describing the Exodus story.
Halakhic Midrashim: Collection of Jewish Law teachings, relating Torah narrative to current legal practices.
Mussar Literature: Jewish ethical writings that provide guidance on moral behavior and personal growth.
Jewish philosophical texts: Works of Jewish thinkers, discussing Jewish theology, morals, and God.
Hasidic Literature: Devotional Jewish writings, particularly focusing on the mystical aspect of Judaism and the Hasidic movement.
Poetry and Inspirational Literature: Jewish texts that inspire believers to follow Jewish principles and impart values.
Jewish Historiography: Jewish historical texts documenting Jewish events, traditions, and culture.
Jewish Folklore: Literature containing stories, myths, and legends of Jewish religious origin.
"Ancient Jewish literature includes Biblical literature and rabbinic literature."
"Medieval Jewish literature includes not only rabbinic literature but also ethical literature, philosophical literature, mystical literature, various other forms of prose including history and fiction, and various forms of poetry of both religious and secular varieties."
"The production of Jewish literature has flowered with the modern emergence of secular Jewish culture."
"Modern Jewish literature has included Yiddish literature, Judeo-Tat literature, Ladino literature, Hebrew literature (especially Israeli literature), and Jewish American literature."
"literary works written in Jewish languages on various themes, and literary works in any language written by Jewish writers."
"works written by Jews on Jewish themes, literary works written in Jewish languages on various themes"
"Modern Jewish literature has included Yiddish literature"
"various other forms of prose including history and fiction"
"Biblical literature and rabbinic literature"
"literary works in any language written by Jewish writers"
"ethical literature, philosophical literature, mystical literature"
"Hebrew literature (especially Israeli literature)"
"Ladino literature"
"various forms of poetry of both religious and secular varieties"
"the modern emergence of secular Jewish culture"
"rabbinic literature"
"Jewish American literature"
"literary works written in Jewish languages on various themes"
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