Judaism Defined
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Judaism Defined
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Author : Benjamin Edidin Scolnic
language : en
Publisher: University Press of America
Release Date : 2010-04-12
Judaism Defined written by Benjamin Edidin Scolnic and has been published by University Press of America this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-12 with Religion categories.
This book explores the story of Mattathias in 1Maccabees and asserts that Mattathias defined Judaism and Jewishness for his time. Mattathias's actions of zealous violence, as controversial as they were viewed to be in both his day and today, were primarily for the preservation of his religion and people.
A Life Of Meaning
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Author : Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, PhD
language : en
Publisher: CCAR Press
Release Date : 2017-11-28
A Life Of Meaning written by Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, PhD and has been published by CCAR Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-28 with Religion categories.
Reform Judaism is constantly evolving as we continue to seek a faith that is in harmony with our beliefs and experiences. This volume offers readers a thought-provoking collection of essays by rabbis, cantors, and other scholars who differ, sometimes passionately, over religious practice, experience, and belief. Its goal is to situate Judaism in a contemporary context, and it is uniquely suited for community discussion as well as study groups.
An Introduction To Judaism
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Author : Jacob Neusner
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 1991-01-01
An Introduction To Judaism written by Jacob Neusner and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-01-01 with Religion categories.
An ancient religion practiced through most of recorded history and having profound influence on both Christianity and Islam, Judaism is also a modern religion that still transforms the lives of many people. Neusner surveys how Judaism took shape as people responded to political and religious crises and describes how Judaism is practiced in American today.
How Judaism Became A Religion
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Author : Leora Batnitzky
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2013-08-25
How Judaism Became A Religion written by Leora Batnitzky and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-25 with Religion categories.
Is Judaism a religion, a culture, a nationality - or a mixture of all of these? This title tells the story of how Judaism came to be defined as a religion in the modern period - and why Jewish thinkers have fought as well as championed this idea.
Enochic Judaism
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Author : David R. Jackson
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2004-06-22
Enochic Judaism written by David R. Jackson and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06-22 with Religion categories.
From the Books of Enoch, Jackson identifies a paradigm of order as opposed to deviation, which defined orthodoxy and elect identity in a manner which was absolutely exclusive. Over 300 years "Enochic Judaism" developed three working models within this paradigm to explain their worldview and its implications. These three models concerned 1) the fall of the angels under Shemikhazah (ethnic purity); 2) the revealing of secrets under the leadership of 'Aza'el (cultural purity); and 3) the going astray of the cosmos through the sin of the angels who govern its phenomena (liturgical purity). Jackson examines the way in which this tradition was developed within the Dead Sea Scrolls literature and notes its acceptance as authentic and authoritative within the so-called sectarian literature in particular.
Defining Jewish Difference
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Author : Beth A. Berkowitz
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-03-19
Defining Jewish Difference written by Beth A. Berkowitz and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-19 with Religion categories.
This book traces the interpretive career of Leviticus 18:3, a verse that forbids Israel from imitating its neighbors. Beth A. Berkowitz shows that ancient, medieval and modern exegesis of this verse provides an essential backdrop for today's conversations about Jewish assimilation and minority identity more generally. The story of Jewishness that this book tells may surprise many modern readers for whom religious identity revolves around ritual and worship. In Leviticus 18:3's story of Jewishness, sexual practice and cultural habits instead loom large. The readings in this book are on a micro-level, but their implications are far-ranging: Berkowitz transforms both our notion of Bible-reading and our sense of how Jews have defined Jewishness.
Jews And Judaism In World History
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Author : Howard N. Lupovitch
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-12-16
Jews And Judaism In World History written by Howard N. Lupovitch and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-16 with History categories.
This book is a survey of the history of the Jewish people from biblical antiquity to the present, spanning nearly 2,500 years and traversing five continents. Opening with a broad introduction which addresses key questions of terminology and definition, the book’s ten chapters then go on to explore Jewish history in both its religious and non-religious dimensions. The book explores the social, political and cultural aspects of Jewish history, and examines the changes and continuities across the whole of the Jewish world throughout its long and varied history. Topics covered include: the emergence of Judaism as a religion and way of life the development during the Middle Ages of Judaism as an all-encompassing identity the effect on Jewish life and identity of major changes in Europe and the Islamic world from the mid sixteenth through the end of the nineteenth century the complexity of Jewish life in the twentieth century, the challenge of anti-semitism and the impact of the Holocaust, and the emergence of the current centres of World Jewry in the State of Israel and the New World.
Who Is A Jew
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Author : Leonard J. Greenspoon
language : en
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Release Date : 2015-04-15
Who Is A Jew written by Leonard J. Greenspoon and has been published by Purdue University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with Social Science categories.
Jewish identity is a perennial concern, as Jews seek to define the major features and status of those who “belong,” while at the same time draw distinctions between individuals and groups on the “inside” and those on the “outside.” From a variety of perspectives, scholarly as well as confessional, there is intense interest among non-Jewish and Jewish commentators alike in the basic question, “Who is a Jew?” This collection of articles draws diverse historical, cultural, and religious insights from scholars who represent a wide range of academic and theological disciplines. Some of the authors directly address the issue of Jewish identity as it is being played out today in Israel and Diaspora communities. Others look to earlier time periods or societies as invaluable resources for enhanced and deepened analysis of contemporary matters. All authors in this collection make a concerted effort to present their evidence and their conclusions in a way that is accessible to the general public and valid for other scholars. The result is a richly textured approach to a topic that seems always relevant. If, as is the case, no single answer appeals to all of the authors, this is as it should be. We all gain from the application of a number of approaches and perspectives, which enrich our appreciation of the people whose lives are affected, for better or worse, by real-life discussions of this issue and the resultant actions toward exclusivity or inclusivity.
Torah Through The Ages
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Author : Jacob Neusner
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2004-01-30
Torah Through The Ages written by Jacob Neusner and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-30 with Religion categories.
This brief history of Judaism not only seeks to tell the story of Judaism (or of Judaisms) but to define it in such a way as to make it possible for the reader to grasp and make sense of Judaism, all at once, on its own terms. Professor Neusner accomplishes this task by selecting the central Jewish symbol of Torah and describing its role down through the ages. First Torah is defined--the dual Torah, oral and written--and related to Jewish identity. Then follows an account of the formation of the written Torah and the development of the Mishnah after the fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE. This leads into an account of Midrash and the composition of the Talmud. After a discussion of Torah as a symbol, chapters follow on Maimonides, the Zohar, Reform Judaism and Zionism. The book ends by pulling the threads together into a woven portrait of Judaism. Here, in concise and readable form, is the model volume for writing the history of Judaism (or of Judaisms) as well as the history of any particular religion.
The Way Of Torah
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Author : Jacob Neusner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
The Way Of Torah written by Jacob Neusner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Religion categories.