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Author : Hava Tirosh-Samuelson,Aaron W. Hughes
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004298286
Menachem Kellner is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought at the University of Haifa and now chair of the Department of Philosophy and Jewish thought at Shalem College in Jerusalem.
Author : Menachem Kellner,David Gillis
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781800347458
Maimonides’ Mishneh torah presents not only a system of Jewish law, but also a system of values. This study focuses on the moral and philosophical meditations that close each volume of his code. The authors analyse these concluding passages to uncover the universalist outlook underlying Maimonides’ halakhic thought.
Author : Menachem Kellner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Judaism
ISBN : 1644696134
How should Jews see themselves and see others--as united by common humanity and purpose, or divided by something inherent? We Are Not Alone grounds a universalist vision of Judaism in texts and teachings of the tradition, especially those of Maimonides.
Author : Menachem Marc Kellner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Judaism
ISBN : 1644696142
How should Jews see themselves and see others--as united by common humanity and purpose, or divided by something inherent? We Are Not Alone grounds a universalist vision of Judaism in texts and teachings of the tradition, especially those of Maimonides.
Author : Frank Jacob,Sebastian Kunze
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9783110545753
Radical thoughts and acts are merely a non-conformist attitude; they are usually marginal and are directed against the ruling society. Thereby, these radical thoughts and acts could be classified as politcally left or right, progressive or reactionary. The volume wants to sharpen the term “Jewish Radicalism” and provide different perspectives on the historical phenomenon and its dimensions.
Author : James A. Diamond,Menachem Kellner
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789624984
The first critical study of how Maimonides has been read by leading Orthodox rabbis in our time shows that some have tried to liberate themselves from his influence, others have built on his ideas generating vibrant controversy, and yet others have sought to recreate Maimonides in their own image.
Author : Paul E. Nahme,Yaniv Feller
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781487519216
The philosophy and theology of David Novak, one of the most prominent and creative contemporary Jewish thinkers, grapples with Judaism, Christian theology, the tradition of natural law, and the Western philosophical canon. Never shying away from contested ethical and religious themes, Novak’s original insights and intellectual spirit have spanned voluminous publications and inspired Jewish, Christian, and Muslim thinkers to engage concepts such as religious liberty, covenantal morality, and the importance of theological reasoning. Written primarily by scholars in the field of Jewish thought, Covenantal Thinking is a collection of essays dedicated to Novak’s work. The book examines topics such as election, natural law, Jewish political thought, Zionism, and the relation between reason and revelation. This collection is unique because it includes Novak’s replies to his critics, including his clarifications of his philosophical and theological positions. Offering a vital contribution to contemporary Jewish thought, Covenantal Thinking illuminates Novak’s contributions as a scholar who trained, conversed with, and inspired the next generation of philosophical theologians.
Author : Raphael Jospe,Truman G. Madsen,Seth Ward
Publisher : Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Covenants
ISBN : 0838639275
Covenant and chosenness resonate deeply in both Mormon and Jewish traditions. For both of these communities, covenant and chosenness represent enduring interpretations of scriptural texts and promises, ever-present in themes of divine worship and liturgy. The chapters of this volume written by leading scholars of both communities, debate scriptural foundations, the signs of the covenant, the development of theological ideas about covenant, and issues of inclusivity and exclusivity implied by chosenness.
Author : Hava Tirosh-Samuelson,Aaron W. Hughes
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004381216
This anthology reflects on the future of Jewish philosophy in light of the Library of Contemporary Jewish Philosophers (Brill, 2013-2018). The essays assess the academic contribution and cultural importance of Jewish philosophy and offer paths for its future growth.
Author : Brenda Ayres,Sarah E. Maier
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781783089444
Novelist Marie Corelli was extremely popular at the turn of the century, so much so that J. M. Stuart-Young complained about the ‘Corelli Cult’. Corelli broke all sales records during the 30 years of her publishing. Her books have enjoyed a resurgence of interest over the past two decades for various reasons but ostensibly due to their challenge to gender constrictions. Corelli’s perception of gender and her gender demeanor were complicated and mercurial. Speculation that she was transgendered, a deduction drawn from her writing and from her having lived in an intimate relationship with Bertha Vyver for 64 years, makes her a person of interest today. Additionally, her 30 novels, short stories and essays are all in print and they reflect a myriad of themes and experiences as relevant today, if not more so, than during the late Victorian period. So far, other than a special issue of ‘Women’s Writing’ in 2006, no collection of essays on Corelli has been published. ‘Reinventing Marie Corelli for the Twenty-First Century’ is the first to remedy that, prompted by her current popularity, a desire to introduce her to a new generation and to instigate critical inquiry that will offer an appreciation for her themes, style and historical place in the literary canon.
Author : Naftali Loewenthal
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789628203
The Habad school of hasidism is distinguished today from other hasidic groups by its famous emphasis on outreach, on messianism, and on empowering women. Hasidism Beyond Modernity provides a critical, thematic study of the movement from its beginnings, showing how its unusual qualities evolved. Topics investigated include the theoretical underpinning of the outreach ethos; the turn towards women in the twentieth century; new attitudes to non-Jews; the role of the individual in the hasidic collective; spiritual contemplation in the context of modernity; the quest for inclusivism in the face of prevailing schismatic processes; messianism in both spiritual and political forms; and the direction of the movement after the passing of its seventh rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, in 1994. Attention is given to many contrasts: pre-modern, modern, and postmodern conceptions of Judaism; the clash between maintaining an enclave and outreach models of Jewish society; particularist and universalist trends; and the subtle interplay of mystical faith and rationality. Some of the chapters are new; others, published in an earlier form, have been updated to take account of recent scholarship. This book presents an in-depth study of an intriguing movement which takes traditional hasidism beyond modernity.
Author : Menachem Kellner,David Gillis
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789628036
Maimonides’ Mishneh torah presents not only a system of Jewish law, but also a system of values. This study focuses on the moral and philosophical meditations that close each volume of his code. The authors analyse these concluding passages to uncover the universalist outlook underlying Maimonides’ halakhic thought.
Author : Moshe Idel
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9783110598773
This book focuses on Abraham Abulafia's esoteric thought in relation to Maimonides, Maimonideans, and Islamic thought in the line of Leo Strauss' theory of the history of philosophy. A survey of Abulafia's sources leads into an analysis of the esoteric meaning on the famous parable of the three rings, considering also the possible connection between this parable, which Abdulafia inserted into a book dedicated to his student, the 13th century rabbi Nathan the wise, and the Lessing's Play "Nathan the Wise." The book also examines Abulafia's universalistic understanding of the nature of the Bible, the Hebrew language, and the people of Israel (or the Sinaic revelation). The universal aspects of Abulafia’s thought have been put in relief against the more widespread Kabbalistic views which are predominantly particularistic. A number of texts have also been identified here for the first time as authored by Abulafia.
Author : Robert Eisen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199792405
Religious violence has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. Robert Eisen provides the first comprehensive analysis of Jewish views on peace and violence by examining texts in five major areas of Judaism - the Bible, rabbinic Judaism, medieval Jewish philosophy, Kabbalah, and modern Zionism. He demonstrates that throughout its history, Judaism has consistently exhibited ambiguity regarding peace and violence. To make his case, Eisen presents two distinct analyses of the texts in each of the areas under consideration: one which argues that the texts in question promote violence toward non-Jews, and another which argues that the texts promote peace. His aim is to show that both readings are valid and authentic interpretations of Judaism. Eisen also explores why Judaism can be read both ways by examining the interpretive techniques that support each reading. The Peace and Violence of Judaism will be an essential resource not only for students of Judaism, but for students of other religions. Many religions exhibit ambiguity regarding peace and violence. This study provides a model for analyzing this important phenomenon.
Author : Alon Goshen-Gottstein,Eugene Korn
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781909821057
The contributors to this volume represent a range of disciplines and denominations within Judaism and share the conviction that articulating contemporary Jewish views of other world religions is an urgent objective for Judaism. Their essays show why a Jewish theology of world religions is a priority for Jewish thinkers and educators concerned with reinvigorating Judaism's contribution to the contemporary world and maintaining Jewish identity and continuity.