Bibliograph

The Jewish God question, what Jewish thinkers have said about God, the Book, the People, and the Land, Andrew Pessin

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The Jewish God question, what Jewish thinkers have said about God, the Book, the People, and the Land, Andrew Pessin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Jewish God question

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1027843101

Responsibility statement

Andrew Pessin

Sub title

what Jewish thinkers have said about God, the Book, the People, and the Land

Summary

"This book shares what a diverse array of Jewish thinkers have said about the interrelated questions of God, the Book, the Jewish people, and the Land of Israel. Accessible chapters present fascinating insights from ancient times to today, from Philo to Judith Plaskow. An intriguing and provocative book for readers wrestling with big questions"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Part I: Philo -- Ibn Daud (c. 20 B.C.E. -- 1180 C.E.) -- Part II: Maimonides -- Sforno (1135 -- c. 1550) -- Part III: Spinoza -- Pinsker (1632 -- 1891) -- Part IV: Herzl -- Lebens (1860 -- ) -- Afterword: Jewish philosophy: past, present, and future?

Target audience

adult

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