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Title	:	As a Driven Leaf
Author	:	Milton Steinberg
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary 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

As a Driven Leaf

Milton Steinberg

Paperback | Pages: 480 pages

Rating: 4.12 | 2507 Users | 177 Reviews

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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

I read this book for a course in college, and it spoke volumes to me. An amazing historical account of the rabbinic age during Roman occupation. I have only read it once, but I remember it so fondly. Profound emotions and I have thought about it for years...

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

Really connected with this book. It brought to life a period in history I know little about, and dealt with the question of the foundations of faith (rational or irrational) that has been asked throughout the ages. Engrossing read for me, as the question is very much on my mind as well. While the characters sometimes think and act more "modern" than likely, the story still shows how little has changed 2000 years later- humanity's problems and how the individual may choose to deal with them.Not

This book helped me understand so much about the characteristics of faith, the purpose of faith and the problem of faith. You might read that and think "the problem of faith, what is he talking about?", but this book shows, through the life of the protagonist that faith is not a part of this world. It doesn't belong, but that's just the point-it shouldn't belong. There's nothing logical or reasonable about faith, and that's why it's so important. If religion was something to be reasoned through,

It took me a while to get through this book, but I'm so glad I did! In his book, Steinberg fictionalizes the life of Elisha, a rabbi of the Sanhedrin and sage who lived in Palestine after the destruction of the Second Temple, of whom we know little about for certain. Elisha's struggle to put reason and logic to faith is one I think many people, including myself, can identify with. Though the book plays fast and loose with historical fact and tradition, it was not only enjoyable to read, but

This book is a timeless story about the unsuccessful search for truth. It takes place during the time of the Roman empire and tells the story about a religious Jewish man who lost his faith and went to search for truth using Euclid's method of reasoning only to find that even the laws and rules of mathematics are based on faith. His search led him back to his people, the same people he betrayed. He is neither hero or villain, just a desperate man who spent his whole life searching for something