What is Judaism?: An Interpretation for the Present Age
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Emil Fackenheim is one of the country's most distinguished philosophers, and "to mention his name, " said Eugene B. Borowitz, "is to conjure up visions of Kierkegaard, Elie Wiesel, Martin Buber, and Franz Rosenzweig." In this highly readable volume, he presents both an introduction to Judaism and an analysis of its essence in light of the Holocaust and the creation of the state of Israel. He begins with the religious situation of the contemporary...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0671462431
ISBN13:9780671462437
Release Date:January 1987
Publisher:Summit Books
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.12 lbs.
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An excellent introduction in modern Judaism
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a book that should be thoroughly studied by everyone who wants to learn something not only about modern Judaism, but also about modern Christianity. It gives a broad introduction in aspects of jewish tradition and life nowadays, as well as it is an excellent example of modern jewish hermeneutics. This book should be required reading in every theological education.
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