The Dual Truth, Volumes I & II - Studies on Nineteenth-Century Modern Religious Thought and Its Influence on Twentieth-Century Jewish Philosophy

This book explores three schools of fascinating, talented, and gifted scholars who absorbed into their thought the Jewish and secular cultures of their respective homelands.

List of contents

Volume II Table of Contents
Chapter Nine:
Hirsch’s Influence on Religious Jewish Philosophy in the Twentieth Century
Chapter Ten:
Hirsch’s Influence on Rabbi David Tsvi Hoffmann’s Commentary on the Pentateuch
Chapter Eleven:
Hirsch’s Influence on Twentieth-Century Halakhic Decisors
Chapter Twelve:
The Influence of German Neo-Orthodoxy on the Young Rav Kook
Chapter Thirteen:
Luzzatto’s Influence on Umberto Cassuto’s Method of Biblical Interpretation
Chapter Fourteen:
Tolerance, Pluralism, and Postmodernism—A Dialectic of Opposites in Jewish Thought in the Modern Era

About the author

Dr. Ephraim Chamiel has filled various managerial positions at Israeli Bank Leumi. Upon his early retirement, he completed his Doctorate in Jewish Thought at Hebrew University, teaching there for a number of years. He is currently continuing his research in modern Jewish thought.

Summary

This book explores three schools of fascinating, talented, and gifted scholars who absorbed into their thought the Jewish and secular cultures of their respective homelands.

Product details

• Authors: Ephraim Chamiel
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.08.2021
• EAN: 9781644696118
• ISBN: 978-1-64469-611-8
• No. of pages: 270
• Series: Studies in Orthodox Judaism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; comparative religion, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity