Judaism and the Doctrine of Creation

Norbert M. Samuelson

ISBN 10: 0521452147 / ISBN 13: 9780521452144

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1995

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The topic of this book is 'creation.' It breaks down into discussions of two distinct but interrelated questions: What does the universe look like, and what is its origin Texts considered come from the Hebrew scriptures, Greek philosophy, Jewish philosophy, and contemporary physics. Original conclusions follow about a diversity of topics, including the limits of human reason and religious faith, the relevance of scientific models to religious doctrine, and the nature of the relationship between God and the universe.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Judaism and the Doctrine of Creation
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521452147
• ISBN 13: 9780521452144
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 222W x 145H x 26D millimeters 222 millimeters width by 145 millimeters height by 26 millimeters depth
• Weight: 661 grams

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Synopsis

The topic of this book is "creation." It breaks down into discussions of two distinct but interrelated questions: What does the universe look like, and what is its origin? Texts considered come from the Hebrew scriptures, Greek philosophy, Jewish philosophy, and contemporary physics. Original conclusions follow about a diversity of topics, including the limits of human reason and religious faith, the relevance of scientific models to religious doctrine, and the nature of the relationship between God and the universe.

Book Description

A discussion of what the doctrine of creation can mean to anyone who takes seriously the teachings of the classic rabbis, ancient and modern philosophers, and contemporary scientists. It comprises a unique synthesis of religious belief and philosophical speculation.