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Arguing about Judaism - Hardcover

Cave, Peter; Cohn-Sherbok, Dan

 
9780367334178: Arguing about Judaism
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0367334178 ISBN 13: 9780367334178
Publisher: Routledge, 2020

Synopsis

Arguing about Judaism differs from other introductions to Judaism. It is unique, not solely in its engaging dialogues between a Reform rabbi and a humanist, atheist philosopher, but also in its presentation of and challenges to the fundamental religious beliefs of the Jewish heritage and their relevance to today’s Jewish community.

The dialogues contain both Jewish narratives and philosophical responses, with topics ranging from the nature of God to controversies over sexual relations, animal welfare and the environment ― from antisemitism to the state of Israel and Zionism.

Although the rabbi and philosopher argue strongly, clearly enjoying the cut and thrust of debate, they do so with sensitivity, charm and respect, revealing the rich intricacies of the Jewish religion and contemporary Jewish life. While essential reading for those studying Judaism and Jewish history, the book aims to stimulate debate more generally amongst Jews and non-Jews, the religious and the atheist ― all those with a general interest in religion and philosophy.

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About the Author

Peter Cave is Patron of Humanists UK; he lectures in philosophy for New York University (London) and the Open University, UK.

Dan Cohn-Sherbok is a Reform rabbi and Professor Emeritus of Judaism at the University of Wales, UK.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0367334178
ISBN 13 
9780367334178
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
228