Rethinking Modern Judaism: Ritual, Commandment, Community - Paperback

$66.60

Rethinking Modern Judaism: Ritual, Commandment, Community - Paperback

Name: Rethinking Modern Judaism: Ritual, Commandment, Community - Paperback
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SKU: 9780226195292
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by Arnold M. Eisen

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Book Overview

by Arnold M. Eisen (Author)

Arnold Eisen here calls for a fundamental rethinking of the story of modern Judaism. More than simply a study of Jewish thought on customs and rituals, Rethinking Modern Judaism explores the central role that practice plays in Judaism's encounter with modernity.

"Fascinating . . . an insightful entrance point to understanding the evolution of the theologies of America's largest Jewish denominations."-Tikkun

"I know of no other treatment of these issues that matches Eisen's talents for synthesizing a wide variety of historical, philosophical, and social scientific sources, and bringing them to bear in a balanced and open-minded way on the delicate questions of why modern Jews relate as they do to the practices of Judaism."-Joseph Reimer, Boston Book Review

"At once an incisive survey of modern Jewish thought and an inquiry into how Jews actually live their religious lives, Mr. Eisen's book is an invaluable addition to the study of American Judaism."-Elliott Abrams, Washington Times

Number of Pages: 347

Dimensions: 0.89 x 9.02 x 6.02 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: December 01, 1999

ISBN	9780226195292
Author	Arnold M. Eisen
Publisher	University of Chicago Press
Genre	Religion & spirituality and History
Format	Paperback
Published	December 1999
Edition	2
Language	ENG- English
Pages	347
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print