Studies in the Judicial Methodology of Rabbi David ibn Abi Zimra
This work investigates Rabbi David ibn Abi Zimra (Radbaz), a leading 16th century rabbinic authority who assumed the role of rendering 'just' decisions, which were occasionally at the expense of conventional law. The author explores Radbaz's decision-making in terms of his insight into the broader purposes of codified law, sensitivity, and overall rationality.
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This work investigates Rabbi David ibn Abi Zimra (Radbaz), a leading 16th century rabbinic authority who assumed the role of rendering _just_ decisions, which were occasionally at the expense of conventional law. The author explores Radbaz's decision-making in terms of his insight into the broader purposes of codified law, sensitivity, and overall rationality.
Rules of TransliterationixPrefacexiIntroduction1Part 11.The "Real World" and the Codified Law112.Popular Practice and Legal Interpretation873.The Role of Equity1074.Considerations of Public Policy1295.Sevara145Conclusions from Part 1169Part 26.The Middle Way1777.The Place of the Master2118."Grant That One Should Not Add to It"2459.Qim Li27310."The Law is in Accordance with the Later Authorities"291Conclusions from Part 2303Biographies309Works Cited: Primary Sources319Works Cited: Secondary Sources325List of Cases331Index of Responsa333Index of Legal Issues337General Index343
