{"product_id":"the-idea-of-monotheism-the-evolution-of-a-foundational-concept-9780761870432","title":"The Idea of Monotheism The Evolution of a","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack Shechter explores the idea of monotheism as it has evolved over the centuries: the belief in the existence of the One God who fashioned the world and remains involved in it and with humanity and its values.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith The Idea of Monotheism: A Guide to Its Evolution, Jack Shechter makes a major contribution to the history of ideas. \tThe author carefully and clearly illustrates how the conception of Monotheism—the foundational doctrine of Judaism, Christianity and Islam—has evolved from patriarchal times through the early modern period. Along the way, the book packs three major theological punches—in a chapter on the divergent God idea in Christianity vis-à-vis Judaism, one on the Divinity in the human being, and a concluding chapter on the meaning and relevance of Monotheism for moderns. \tTo demonstrate how and why all this came about, the author culls the pertinent biblical texts, consults prominent ancient, medieval and modern philosophers and theologians, and distills their insights into lucid and readable prose. This work reflects the author’s experience over decades of teaching biblical ideas to students training for the rabbinate and priesthood. It also reflects his vast experience and highly effective work as educator of the public at large. -- Ziony Zevit, American Jewish University and author of What Really Happened in the Garden of Eden?\u003cbr\u003eIn this book Jack Shechter shows how the monotheistic idea grew into its own over the biblical period and flowered fully among the rabbis. He shows that the core notions implicit in the One God idea during the pre-Mosaic and Mosaic eras emerged with greater power among the biblical prophets and classical rabbis, and especially that the ethical and practical implications of these core notions expressed themselves more clearly and definitively over time. Most importantly, in a set of very important chapters, the author relates the basic idea of monotheism—the absolute uniqueness of God—to the problem of a divine spark within human beings which enables them to live ethically and love. Shechter then draws out the moral corollaries from the understanding that one God created all humanity. He writes with great clarity and with an eye toward the concerns of a modern, searching religious person. -- Benjamin D. Sommer, Jewish Theological Seminary, author of The Bodies of God and the World of Ancient Israel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: The Patriarchs and Monotheism Chapter 2: Moses and Monotheism Chapter 3: The Prophets and Monotheism Chapter 4: The Rabbis and Monotheism Chapter 5: Judaism vis-à-vis Christianity on Monotheism Chapter 6: Was Monotheism Compromised? The Divinity and the Human Being Chapter 7: Why is the Notion of the Oneness of God—the Cornerstone of Monotheism—of Such Basic Importance?","brand":"Hamilton Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037893165399,"sku":"9780761870432","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761870432.jpg?v=1750938052","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-idea-of-monotheism-the-evolution-of-a-foundational-concept-9780761870432","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}