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Workers of Wonders
Byron L. Sherwin
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Description for Workers of Wonders
Hardback. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: HRLP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 175 x 19. Weight in Grams: 376.
Why do people follow a leader, particularly a religious leader? Is it because of personality, or a particular vision or set of values, or perhaps a felt need for direction or authority? And why, given that Americans are still an overwhelmingly religious people, is the clergy declining in influence? Sherwin argues that what is missing is the perception that religious leaders today are capable of working wonders. Sherwin supports his claim by showing that throughout the history of the Jewish people, certain leaders were regarded as having wonder-working ability; this was an essential feature of a 'holy person.' Sherwin ... Read more
Why do people follow a leader, particularly a religious leader? Is it because of personality, or a particular vision or set of values, or perhaps a felt need for direction or authority? And why, given that Americans are still an overwhelmingly religious people, is the clergy declining in influence? Sherwin argues that what is missing is the perception that religious leaders today are capable of working wonders. Sherwin supports his claim by showing that throughout the history of the Jewish people, certain leaders were regarded as having wonder-working ability; this was an essential feature of a 'holy person.' Sherwin ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742514928
SKU
V9780742514928
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About Byron L. Sherwin
Byron L. Sherwin is Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism at the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies in Chicago. He is an internationally recognized authority on Jewish theology, ethics, and mystical traditions, and the prize-winning author of twenty-four books, including Crafting the Soul, Why Be Good?, Jewish Ethics for the Twenty-first Century, and most recently Golems Among Us ... Read more
Reviews for Workers of Wonders
Byron Sherwin's controversial thesis that the most influential Jewish leaders throughout history were also miracle workers makes this book must reading for every person who takes religion seriously. No rabbi or faith community leader can afford to ignore this pioneering work by a great scholar.
Harold Kasimow, George Drake Professor of Religious Studies, Grinnell College In this comprehensive overview ... Read more
Harold Kasimow, George Drake Professor of Religious Studies, Grinnell College In this comprehensive overview ... Read more