What is the academic background of the authors?

Adi Ophir is a professor emeritus of philosophy and political theory at Tel Aviv University, and Ishay Rosen-Zvi is a professor of Talmud and ancient Judaism at Tel Aviv University. Their combined expertise informs the book's interdisciplinary approach to the concept of 'goy'.

Is this book part of a larger academic series or project?

This book is part of the Stanford Studies in Jewish History and Culture series, which aims to publish significant scholarly works exploring various aspects of Jewish history, thought, and society. Its inclusion in this series highlights its academic rigor and contribution to the field.

Goy

History Judaism

Pages: 384
Published: 2018
Language: English

Goy offers a critical examination of the term 'goy' (gentile) within Jewish tradition. Authors Adi Ophir and Ishay Rosen-Zvi trace the concept's evolution from biblical times through rabbinic literature. This scholarly work explores how the understanding of the 'goy' has shaped Jewish identity and its relationship with the non-Jewish world.

Prose complexity: 10/10

Informative Intellectual Complex Philosophical

Authors

Adi Ophir

Adi Ophir is a philosopher and political theorist whose work examines power, ethics, and contemporary political issues. His books, such as Plato's invisible cities, The order of evils, and The one-state condition, explore subjects from ancient philosophy to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Ishay Rosen-Zvi

Ishay Rosen-Zvi is a scholar of Jewish literature and a professor at Tel Aviv University. His work often explores the complexities of ancient texts and their cultural impact. He is recognized for his book, "Goy," which examines the concept of the non-Jew in rabbinic literature.

Frequently asked questions

What is the academic background of the authors?
Adi Ophir is a professor emeritus of philosophy and political theory at Tel Aviv University, and Ishay Rosen-Zvi is a professor of Talmud and ancient Judaism at Tel Aviv University. Their combined expertise informs the book's interdisciplinary approach to the concept of 'goy'.
Is this book part of a larger academic series or project?
This book is part of the Stanford Studies in Jewish History and Culture series, which aims to publish significant scholarly works exploring various aspects of Jewish history, thought, and society. Its inclusion in this series highlights its academic rigor and contribution to the field.