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Harris, Michael J.

 
9781910383049: Faith Without Fear: Unresolved Issues in Modern Orthodoxy

Synopsis

Faith without Fear examines key unresolved philosophical, theological and ideological issues in the Modern Orthodox Jewish world. In addition to topics such as the status and role of women in Judaism and the challenge to traditional faith posed by modern biblical scholarship, Harris also explores issues which have received little scholarly attention such as Modern Orthodoxy s relationship with Jewish mysticism, its hopes for the messianic era, and the fundamental nature and commitments of Modern Orthodoxy. Each chapter offers a clearly-argued position. Complex issues in Jewish law (Halacha) and thought are summarized so as to be accessible to the general and specialist reader alike, as well as students of Judaism and comparative religion. The comprehensive notes and references allow scholars to delve more deeply into the sources and secondary literature, and open up new areas for debate. Faith without Fear does not provide easy or neat responses. A thought-provoking book, it offers some controversial approaches to key issues in contemporary Jewish society, seeking to open debate and develop further discussion.

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À propos de l'auteur

Michael J. Harris, PhD SOAS, has been Rabbi of The Hampstead Synagogue since 1995. He previously authored Divine Command Ethics: Jewish and Christian Perspectives (2003) as well as articles and reviews in scholarly journals, and he co-edited Radical Responsibility: Celebrating the Thought of Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (2012). He is Research Fellow at The London School of Jewish Studies and an Affiliated Lecturer, University of Cambridge.

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