The Future of Jewish Theology - Couverture souple

Kepnes, Steven

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470659602 ISBN 13 : 9780470659601

Editeur : Wiley–Blackwell, 2012

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

This engaging argument for the future of Jewish theology,written by a renowned Jewish scholar, provides a masterlyexamination of the faith, its history, and its place in the modernworld. 

Exploring both its historical evolution and Judaism srelationship with Israel and the wider world today, thisfascinating book traces foundational Jewish structures and conceptsthrough the discussion and interpretation of Jewish texts, ritualsand prayers. It outlines the history of Jewish theology,considering the notion of monotheism and its manifestation in theJewish faith; the ethics of the Jewish character; and considersthematic elements of Judaism, including the centrality attached tosacred locations including Jerusalem. In debating Judaism sfuture as a religion, Kepnes strikes a positive note. He arguesthat we must acknowledge holiness as a ritual and ethical realityin order to heal the rift between different forms of Jewishpractice and theology. In doing so, he speaks to both Jews andnon–Jews, and demonstrates through textual readings how Jews,Christians, and Muslims can understand and share their theologicalriches.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This engaging argument for the future of Jewish theology, written by a renowned Jewish scholar, provides a rounded introduction to the faith, its history, and its place in the modern world.

• Explores foundational Jewish structures and concepts through the discussion and interpretation of Jewish texts
• Argues that we must acknowledge holiness as a ritual and ethical reality in order to heal the rift between different forms of Jewish practice and theology
• Covers historical context as well as the relations between Judaism, Israel and the wider world today
• Speaks to both Jews and non–Jews and demonstrates through textual readings how Jews, Christians, and Muslims can understand and share their theological riches

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Wiley–Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0470659602
• ISBN 13: 9780470659601
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 296