Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief
- ISBN-10
- 1580236308
- ISBN-13
- 9781580236300
- Category
- God (Judaism)
- Pages
- 202
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-12
- Publisher
- Jewish Lights Publishing
- Authors
- Jeremy Gordon, David J. Wolpe, Benjamin D. Sommer
Description
A powerful and challenging examination of what Jews believe today¿ by a new generation¿s dynamic and innovative thinkers. New in Paperback! At every critical juncture in Jewish history, Jews have understood a dynamic theology to be essential for a vital Jewish community. This important collection sets the next stage of Jewish theological thought, bringing together a cross section of interesting new voices from all movements in Judaism to inspire and stimulate discussion now and in the years to come. Provocative and wide-ranging, these invigorating and creative insights from a new generation¿s thought leaders provide a coherent and inspiring picture of Jewish belief in our time. The passionate voices of a new generation of Jewish thinkers continue the dialogue with God, examining the dynamics of what Jews can believe today. They explore: ¿ A dynamic God in process ¿ The canon of Jewish literature and its potential to be both contemporary and authentic to tradition ¿ Critical terms and categories for discussing Jewish theology ¿ The ongoing nature of the Jewish search for God ¿ Ruptures within the modern Jewish condition ¿ And much more
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- 2010
- 242 pages
- Paperback
- Jewish Lights Publishing
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- 2010-12-01
- 283 pages
- Paperback
- Turner Publishing Company
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