Abstract
The Jewish God Question explores what a diverse array of Jewish thinkers have said about the interrelated questions of God, the Book, the Jewish people, and the Land of Israel. Exploring topics such as the existence of God, God's relationship to the world and to history, how to read the Bible, Jewish mysticism, the evolution of Judaism, and more, Andrew Pessin makes key insights from the Jewish philosophical tradition accessible and engaging. Short chapters share fascinating insights from ancient times to today, from Philo to Judith Plaskow. The book emphasizes the more unusual or intriguing ideas and arguments, as well as the most influential.The Jewish God Question is an exciting and useful book for readers wrestling with some very big questions.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. |
| Number of pages | 262 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9798216215592 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781538110980 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities