Jewish Thought - An Introduction

Zusatztext '...fresh, dynamic and beautifully researched...' - Edward Kessler, Jewish Chronicle Informationen zum Autor Oliver Leaman Zusammenfassung This fresh and contemporary introduction to the Jewish faith, and its philosophies and worldviews describes the key debates that have preoccupied Jewish thinkers over the centuries and examines their continuing influence in contemporary Judaism. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Bible - Obedience vs. Revolt 2. Mishnah & Talmud: A View of Halakhah 3. Jews vs. Greeks 4. Jews vs. Christians 5. Karaites vs. Rabbanites 6. Jews vs. Muslims 7. Philosophers vs. Kabbalists 8. Philosophers vs. Halakhists 9. Maskilim vs. Traditionalists 10. Mitnagdim vs. Hasidim 11. Reform vs. Orthodoxy 12. Particularism vs. Universalism: Zionism vs. Anti-Zionism, Hebrew vs. Yiddish, Assimilation vs. Distinctiveness, Feminism vs. Equal but Different 13. The Future of Jewish Thought in a World without Jews. Guide to Biographical Resources

Product details

• Authors: Oliver Leaman, Oliver (University of Kentucky Leaman, Leaman Oliver, Oliver Leaman
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.06.2006
• EAN: 9780415374255
• ISBN: 978-0-415-37425-5
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; RELIGION / Judaism / General, Judaism