Jewish Thought: An Introduction
Routledge (2006)
| Abstract | This is a fresh and contemporary introduction to the Jewish faith, its philosophies and worldviews. Written by a leading figure in the field, it explores debates which have preoccupied Jewish thinkers over the centuries and examines their continuing influence in contemporary Judaism. Jewish Thought surveys the central controversies in Judaism, including the protracted arguments within the religion itself. Topics range from the relations between Judaism and other religions, such as Islam and Christianity, to contemporary issues such as sex and gender and modernity. Central themes such as authority and obedience, the relations between Jewish and Greek thought, and the position and status of the State of Israel are also considered. The debates are further illuminated by reference to the Bible, as a profoundly realistic text in describing the long interaction between the Jews, their ancestors and God, as well as discussions about major thinkers, and passages from the ancient texts: the Mishnah,Talmud and Midrash. | |||||||||
| Keywords | Philosophy, Jewish Judaism History of doctrines Judaism Essence, genius, nature Judaism Relations | |||||||||
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| Call number | B154.L37 2006 | |||||||||
| ISBN(s) | 0415374251 041537426X 9780415374262 9780415374255 0203088689 9780203088685 | |||||||||
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