Jack Shechter (67 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. One of the major contributions to Judaism in our time by Martin Buber is the distinction he stressed between religion and religiosity. Religion is the institutional, carefully structured, formal aspects of the faith community containing established doctrine and mandated action. Religiosity is the inner meaning, the irreducible spirit, the essence of the doctrine and practices of the faith community, that which constitutes the essential purpose of the institutional structure. Thus, in Buber's landmark unpacking of the life and literature of Hasidism, he pointed out that what the tzaddikim (spiritual leaders) considered decisive in the observance of religious ritual was the intent and spirit, the aim of the action, the inner purpose of the panoply of practices the faithful were engaged in. Each person was obliged to unite action with its purpose and thus develop wholeness as a truly religious personality. This book is designed to excavate, as it were, the religiosity embedded in a selection of Judaism's faith associations and religious practices.…

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. One of the major contributions to Judaism in our time by Martin Buber is the distinction he stressed between religion and religiosity. Religion is the institutional, carefully structured, formal aspects of the faith community containing established doctrine and mandated action. Religiosity is the inner meaning, the irreducible spirit, the essence of the doctrine and practices of the faith community, that which constitutes the essential purpose of the institutional structure. Thus, in Buber's landmark unpacking of the life and literature of Hasidism, he pointed out that what the tzaddikim (spiritual leaders) considered decisive in the observance of religious ritual was the intent and spirit, the aim of the action, the inner purpose of the panoply of practices the faithful were engaged in. Each person was obliged to unite action with its purpose and thus develop wholeness as a truly religious personality. This book is designed to excavate, as it were, the religiosity embedded in a selection of Judaism's faith associations and religious practices.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. New trade softcover in printed wraps. 8vo. (6 x 0.9 x 9 inches) Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes an index. 383 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. One of the major contributions to Judaism in our time by Martin Buber is the distinction he stressed between "religion" and "religiosity." Religion is the institutional, carefully structured, formal aspects of the faith community containing established doctrine and mandated action. Religiosity is the inner meaning, the irreducible spirit, the essence of the doctrine and practices of the faith community, that which constitutes the essential purpose of the institutional structure. Thus, in Buber's landmark unpacking of the life and literature of Hasidism, he pointed out that what the tzaddikim (spiritual leaders) considered decisive in the observance of religious ritual was the intent and spirit, the aim of the action, the inner purpose of the panoply of practices the faithful were engaged in. Each person was obliged to unite action with its purpose and thus develop wholeness as a truly religious personality. This book is designed to "excavate," as it were, the "religiosity" embedded in a selection of Judaism's faith associations and religious practices.…

Softbound. Condition: Very Good. Octavo, glossy paper covers, viii, 159 pp., select bibliography.

Paperback. Condition: New. Revised. New tightly bound softcover in printed wraps. 8vo.(6 x 0.7 x 9 inches) Clean text free of marks or underling. Cover art by Louis Schecter. Includes b&w photos, bibliography, and an index. 269 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. In this revised version of his 2018 book, The Idea of Monotheism, Jack Shechter offers a detailed clarification of the ideational development within each of the tenets that flow from the Oneness of God that is the core of the monotheistic idea as it has evolved over the centuries. The Idea of Monotheism historically traces the concept of God as it emerged in the ongoing life of the people in specific time periods; it reflects the newly perceived perspectives about the deity due to changing times, locales, and climates of opinion. However, so profoundly One is God in Judaism, these transformations had no effect whatever on this eternally uniform substance. Thus, what man did over time was to uncover God's true nature; he unraveled that which was always there--the nonexistence of other gods and His universality.…

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PAPERBACK. Condition: Good. Page 332 has small spill spot and ink rub to small patch of text, still legible. Binding solid, rest of pages crisp and clean, no markings found. Covers bright and shiny with light scuffs and dents. Extremities lightly bumped with minimal tip wear.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Signed. First Edition. Signed by author on the first preliminary page! In great condition with minimal wear, clean and crisp pages, and firm binding.

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Soft cover. Condition: Good. "Final Draft Edition" softcover with glossy, near-pristine exterior and good interior (neat underlining on about a dozen pages). 189 pages. [12oz]. Book.

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Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Softbound. Condition: Very Good. Octavos, glossy paper covers, xii, 501 pp. + x, 497 pp. Two-Volume Set.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Signed. Inscribed by author on the title page! In great condition with minimal wear, clean and crisp pages, and firm binding.

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PAPERBACK. Condition: Good. Personalized author inscription on title page. Binding solid, pages crisp and clean, no other markings found. Covers bright and shiny with light scuffs and dents. Extremities lightly bumped with minimal tip wear.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Idea of Monotheism: The Evolution of a Foundational Concept. Book.

Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. Quarto, red cloth with gold lettering, xvi, 297 pp., bibliography Inscribed by the author to Max Vorspan.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 368 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.91 inches. In Stock.

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