Shaye Cohen
He is the Littauer Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations of Harvard University.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 8min
12. The Mishnah | Dr. Shaye J.D. Cohen
Dr. Shaye Cohen, the Littauer Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy at Harvard University, discusses the origins and composition of the Mishnah, the historical context of Roman influence on Jewish communities, the unique format and nature of the Mishnah, the differentiation between Jews and Christians, different perspectives on the Mishnah's portrayal of Jewish life, difficulties in translating concepts in the Mishnah, and future directions in Mishnaic studies.
