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The Feminization of Judaism Systematic R

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Rabbinic Judaism's seemingly patriarchal exterior masks a profound feminization at its theological core, where power flows not from masculine assertions of authority but through feminine principles of mutuality and grace. At the heart of this paradox lies the concept of *zekhut* (merit/virtue), which supersedes even Torah study as Judaism's systemic center. Through systematic analysis of Talmudic sources, particularly the Yerushalmi (Jerusalem Talmud), a revolutionary picture emerges of divine-human relationships structured around cooperative rather than coercive dynamics. Textual analysis of rabbinical narratives reveals that *zekhut* manifests through uncoerced acts of self-abnegation, with women frequently emerging as exemplars of virtue surpassing their male counterparts. The evidence shows that humble individuals, through singular acts of extraordinary selflessness, can achieve supernatural favor equal to learned sages. This research demonstrates how Rabbinic Judaism's political economy fundamentally operates on principles of negotiation and responsive grace, transforming apparent powerlessness into spiritual strength. Such systematic reversals place nurturing relationships at the center of Jewish religious consciousness, fundamentally redefining legitimate power and divine relationship within the Rabbinic system.

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    Published 1994

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    Jacob Neusner