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As a Driven Leaf

Milton Steinberg

Paperback | Pages: 480 pages

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Title	:	As a Driven Leaf
Author	:	Milton Steinberg
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 480 pages
Published	:	October 1st 1996 by Behrman House Publishing (first published 1939)
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Literature. Jewish. Religion. Judaism. Judaica

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The age of the Talmud is brought to life in a breathtaking saga. This masterpiece of modern fiction tells the gripping tale of renegade talmudic sage Elisha ben Abuyah's struggle to reconcile his faith with the allure of Hellenistic culture.
Set in Roman Palestine, As a Driven Leaf draws readers into the dramatic era of Rabbinic Judaism. Watch the great Talmudic sages at work in the Sanhedrin, eavesdrop on their arguments about theology and Torah, and agonize with them as they contemplate rebellion against an oppressive Roman rule.
But Steinberg's classic novel also transcends its historical setting with its depiction of a timeless, perennial feature of the Jewish experience: the inevitable conflict between the call of tradition and the glamour of the surrounding culture.
In his illuminating foreword, specially commissioned for this edition, Chaim Potok stresses the contemporary relevance of As a Driven Leaf: This novel of ideas and passions... retains its ability to enter the heart of pious and seeking Jew alike.
Synagogues everywhere are adopting As a Driven Leaf for group study.

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Original Title:	As a Driven Leaf
ISBN:	0874411033 (ISBN13: 9780874411034)
Edition Language:	English

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Fictional account of a Jewish rabbi questioning his beliefs in the first century Palestine . . . . yeah. I couldn't get through the book jacket without yawning. But, it was for my book club so I persevered. And - it really grew on me. Like mold. Actually, like in a way that it really made me think and think about it. In the end, I felt that it was a book that was definitely not a "page-turner" but one that I learned so much from. I liked how the author didn't take sides but just presented the

This is a book about rabbinical Judaism around the 100 AC. It is fiction, but it was written by a rabbi and is faithful to the teachings and historical flavor of that era. It is a story of a rabbi who ultimately losses his faith in order to follow Greek reasoning only to find out in the end that Greek reasoning would lead him back to his faith. It is an amazing read and I highly recommend it for those who are interested.

I first read this novel before I studied Talmud, so I didn't realize it was based on actual Jewish texts. I was fascinated by Steinberg's descriptions of life in Roman Palestine, especially how the Jews lived, since there wasn't any other Jewish historical fiction from this time period. I wasn't so happy with the ending, never quite understanding why Elisha had to completely reject his religion when he couldn't reconcile it with Hellenism. Later, when I studied the Gemara where his story

6/2/18 - Starting re-read, felt a connection with Williams' Stoner. Maybe it's just the wife.Stoner**Many decades ago, I explored the religion ... wasn't my path to be, but impressive passion ...Here be quotes from the foreward by Chaim Potok"One day in March 1950 ... I overheard two students talking in Yiddish. ... 'Did you hear the news? Milton Steinberg died last night.' ... Really? He was young.' "To which the first responded: 'Now they're punishing him for his books.'... "Later that day, I

Very well researched and written book about historical people, places, times as the basis but fleshed out with believable fiction. Although I slogged through the middle and had to make the effort to finish it, I'm glad I read this book. Reading about how Jews might have lived amongst the Greeks and Romans was intriguing. Also the plot - that a learned, affluent, highly respected and pious Rabbi could reach a turning point in his life where he absolutely questions his religion and way of life -

A classic of American Jewish literature. Rabbi Steinberg takes the Talmudic tale of the 1st-century scholar Elisha ben Abuya ("the heretic," also called "Acher" = "the other") & turns it into a compelling & thought-provoking novel. Elisha ben Abuya was also one of the "four who entered Paradise."This was my second time reading this book.