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Future Of Jewish Theology
Steven Kepnes
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Description for Future Of Jewish Theology
Paperback. 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. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Manifestos. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: HRJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 386.
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.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Series
Wiley-Blackwell Manifestos
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470659601
SKU
V9780470659601
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About Steven Kepnes
Steven Kepnes is Murray W. and Mildred K. Finard Professor of Jewish Studies and Religion and Director of Jewish Studies at Colgate University, USA. His research and teaching focuses on Judaism, Jewish philosophy and ethics, and Western traditions in religion and philosophy. He is the author of numerous publications including Jewish Liturgical Reasoning (2007) and editor of Studying the ‘Other’, ... Read more
Reviews for Future Of Jewish Theology
"Summing Up: Recommended. Professionals/practitioners; theologians." (Choice, 1 August 2013) "His presentation of Maimonides and Hermann Cohen is noteworthy for being succinct but fair.......his discussion of liturgical reasoning is a “must-read” for any student wishing to understand Jewish prayer." (Religious Studies Review 2016)