A Tree of Life: Diversity, Flexibility, and Creativity in Jewish Law

The founding rabbi of the new London Synagogue further defends his thesis concluding the 1984 edition that social, economic, political, and theological factors have always shaped halakhah (Jewish law). Indexed by biblical, Mishnaic, and Talmudic reference as well as general subject. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)