| 20th Century Jewish Religious Thought: Original Essays on Critical Concepts, Movements, and Beliefs Contributor(s): Cohen, Arthur A. (Editor), Mendes-Flohr, Paul (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0827608926 ISBN-13: 9780827608924 Publisher: Jewish Publication Society OUR PRICE: $54.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2009 Annotation: Original essays in critical concepts, movements, and beliefs "A major achievement." New York Times Book Review "Excellent ]] Not only scholars but general readers will profit from this superb anthology." Library Journal "]]the best that contemporary Jewry has to offer." Hadassah JPS is proud to reissue Cohen and Mendes-Flohr's classic work, perhaps the most important, comprehensive anthology available on 20th century Jewish thought. This outstanding volume presents 140 concise yet authoritative essays by renowned Jewish figures Eugene Borowitz, Emil Fackenheim, Blu Greenberg, Susannah Heschel, Jacob Neusner, Gershom Scholem, Adin Steinsaltz, and many others. They define and reflect upon such central ideas as charity, chosen people, death, family, love, myth, suffering, Torah, tradition and more. With entries from Aesthetics to Zionism, this book provides striking insights into both the Jewish experience and the Judeo-Christian tradition. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - General - Religion | Reference |
| Dewey: 296.03 |
| LCCN: 2008043405 |
| Physical Information: 2.3" H x 6.1" W x 9.45" (3.32 lbs) 1200 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
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| Publisher Description: Cohen and Mendes-Flohr's classic work has been hailed by many as the most important comprehensive anthology ever published on topices central to Judaism from a modern perspective. In 140 essays by renowned Jewish figures such as Eugene Borowitz, Blue Greenberg, Jacob Neusner, Gershom Scholem, and Adin Steinsaltz, this volume presents striking insights into a provocative range of topics - charity, chosen people, death, family, love, myth, suffering, tradition, Torah, and many more. Each essay will bring readers closer to an understanding of what Judaism is all about. |