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This engaging argument for the future of Jewish theology, written by a renowned Jewish scholar, provides a rounded introduction to the faith, its history, and its place in the modern world.

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"Summing Up: Recommended. Professionals/practitioners; theologians." (Choice, 1 August 2013)

"His presentation of Maimonides and Hermann Cohen is noteworthy for being succinct but fair.......his discussion of liturgical reasoning is a “must-read” for any student wishing to understand Jewish prayer." (Religious Studies Review 2016)



Table of Contents

Preface viii

Acknowledgments xii

1 You Shall Be Holy 1

Part One 27

2 Holy Blessings, Torah, People 29

3 Holy Shabbat 48

4 Holy Food and Holy Sacrifices 76

5 The Ethics of Holiness 102

6 Prophetic Holiness 124

Part Two 145

7 Ethical Monotheism 147

8 Textual Reasoning 172

9 Liturgical Reasoning 200

10 Scriptural Reasoning 219

11 High Holiness 246

Index 261

The Future of Jewish Theology

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 14/12/2012
      ISBN13: 9780470659601, 978-0470659601
      ISBN10: 0470659602
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This engaging argument for the future of Jewish theology, written by a renowned Jewish scholar, provides a rounded introduction to the faith, its history, and its place in the modern world.

      Trade Review

      "Summing Up: Recommended. Professionals/practitioners; theologians." (Choice, 1 August 2013)

      "His presentation of Maimonides and Hermann Cohen is noteworthy for being succinct but fair.......his discussion of liturgical reasoning is a “must-read” for any student wishing to understand Jewish prayer." (Religious Studies Review 2016)



      Table of Contents

      Preface viii

      Acknowledgments xii

      1 You Shall Be Holy 1

      Part One 27

      2 Holy Blessings, Torah, People 29

      3 Holy Shabbat 48

      4 Holy Food and Holy Sacrifices 76

      5 The Ethics of Holiness 102

      6 Prophetic Holiness 124

      Part Two 145

      7 Ethical Monotheism 147

      8 Textual Reasoning 172

      9 Liturgical Reasoning 200

      10 Scriptural Reasoning 219

      11 High Holiness 246

      Index 261

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