Torah Revolution - Fourteen Truths That Changed the World

Zusatztext "Judiciously identif[ies] the religious ideas unique to Judaism! and presents them in a manner accessible to any reader. He deserves our thanks for this book." - Rabbi Harold Kushner ! author! When Bad Things Happen to Good People "Presents what is unique and enduringly significant about the teachings of Moses and the Hebrew Bible. Identifies the ongoing spiritual relevance and insights of those teachings for Jews and Gentiles alike. An important contribution." - Rabbi David Ellenson ! president! Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion "Plumb[s] both the moral depths and spiritual power of Torah ... with eloquence and excellence." - Rabbi Julie Schonfeld ! executive vice president! the Rabbinical Assembly "Masterful ... speaks to our generation with important and powerful ideas. Persuasive! inspiring and rewarding reading." - Rabbi Irving "Yitz" Greenberg ! past president! Jewish Life Network "Presented with ... scholarship! insight and lucid writing. Valuable for personal reading! study groups and divrei Torah ! and I recommend it strongly." - Jeffrey H. Tigay ! Emeritus Ellis Professor of Hebrew and Semitic Languages and Literatures! University of Pennsylvania "To distill the essential truths of the Torah requires both learning and vision. Reuven Hammer has achieved this in superlative style." - Rabbi David J. Wolpe ! Sinai Temple! Los Angeles; author! Why Faith Matters "With erudition and masterful use of language ... exposes the most compelling intellectual arguments for living a full and rich Jewish life. A 'must read' destined to become a new classic." - Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin ! editor! The Modern Men's Torah Commentary "Cogent and clear.... Enables us to appreciate the significance of the Bible anew! not only for our understanding of the past! but for how we think and act today." - Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff ! author! The Way Into Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) Informationen zum Autor Rabbi Reuven Hammer, PhD, is a world renowned scholar, an inspiring Jewish educator and noted Jewish leader. He was named one of the "Forward 50"-a list of the most influential members of the American Jewish community-and is a former president of the International Rabbinical Assembly. He is a recipient of the Simon Greenberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Rabbinate by the Zeigler Rabbinical School of American Jewish University. A prolific writer, he is the author of many books, including, The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths That Changed the World (Jewish Lights) and Entering the High Holy Days, a winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Rabbi Reuven Hammer, PhD, is also available to speak on the following topics: Revolutionary TorahThe Symphony of PrayerMaking Prayer MeanigfulReligion in Israel: Too Much or Too LittlePolitical Ethics in Israel Klappentext A unique look at the revolutionary teachings that gave birth to Judaism, helping us better understand its laws and narrative. Presents a surprisingly modern picture of human life by explaining the original intentions of the radical ideas found in Torah. Zusammenfassung Unlock the powerful truths that shattered ancient beliefs and paved the way for the new and revolutionary religion that became Judaism. This is a unique look at the Torah-the foundation of Jewish existence-and the revolutionary teachings of Moses embedded within it that gave birth to Judaism and influenced the world. Dr. Reuven Hammer presents fourteen radical ideas found in Torah! explains their original intentions! and shows how understanding these "truths" can help you better understand the narrative and laws of Judaism. He shows how when taken together! th...

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: PhD Hammer, Rabbi Reuven Hammer, Reuven Hammer
• Editore: Jewish Lights Publishing
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.10.2011
• EAN: 9781580234573
• ISBN: 978-1-58023-457-3
• Pagine: 240
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Ebraismo