| Formulating Responses in an Egalitarian Age Contributor(s): Stern, Marc D. (Editor), Lichtenstein, Aharon (Contribution by), Stone, Suzanne Last (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0742545970 ISBN-13: 9780742545977 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $137.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2005 Annotation: At first glance, Orthodox Judaism may not seem compatible with the prevailing world view of egalitarianism, regardless of race, gender or religion. But modern Orthodox Jews share an appreciation for egalitarianism as a positive moral value, and do not simply dismiss this contemporary ethos as incompatible with their faith. This collection of essays from leading Orthodox scholars in the field, explores the affinities and disaffinities between egalitarianism and Jewish tradition. Visit our website for sample chapters! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Orthodox - Religion | Judaism - Theology |
| Dewey: 296.38 |
| LCCN: 2005008599 |
| Series: Orthodox Forum |
| Physical Information: 240 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At first glance, Orthodox Judaism is not compatible with the prevailing world view of equal treatment for all people, regardless of their race, gender or religion. But modern Orthodox Jews share the sense that egalitarianism is a positive moral value, so they cannot simply dismiss this contemporary ethos as incompatible with their faith. In a range of ways and variety of perspectives from the leading Orthodox scholars in the field, this collection of essays explores the affinities and disaffinities between egalitarianism and Jewish tradition. |