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Book Synopsis A Rational Approach to Judaism and Torah Commentary by : Israel Drazin
Download or read book A Rational Approach to Judaism and Torah Commentary written by Israel Drazin and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing questions such as What does God require of people? How should the Hebrew Bible be interpreted? Does God want individuals to pray? Do Jews believe in angels and demons? and What is the value of comparing biblical stories to Greek Myths?, this engaging and informative work presents a rational and thought-provoking approach to the understanding of Judaism. It shows how individuals can use their intellect, live in the present, make personal and social progress, and enjoy the goods of this world.
Book Synopsis Permission to Receive by : Lawrence Kelemen
Download or read book Permission to Receive written by Lawrence Kelemen and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four rational approaches to the Torah's Divine Origin, for those who value both intellectual integrity and the Jewish spiritual inheritance.
Download or read book Maimonides written by Israel Drazin and published by Gefen Publishing House Ltd. This book was released on 2009 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thought-provoking and enlightening book uncovers unknown but true facts about Maimonides, his family and his unique, often controversial, but brilliant ideas.
Book Synopsis Permission to Believe by : Lawrence Kelemen
Download or read book Permission to Believe written by Lawrence Kelemen and published by Targum Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four rational approaches to G-d's existence, particularly important for anyone involved in outreach.
Book Synopsis Rabbinic Discourse as a System of Knowledge by : Hannah Hashkes
Download or read book Rabbinic Discourse as a System of Knowledge written by Hannah Hashkes and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Rabbinic Discourse Hannah Hashkes offers a most original proposal for a new direction in Jewish philosophic theology. She combines effectively the language of contemporary philosophy in discussions on religious thought with the sophisticated reading of rabbinic homiletical and legal material.
Book Synopsis Torah & Rationalism by : Aaron Chaim HaLevi Zimmerman
Download or read book Torah & Rationalism written by Aaron Chaim HaLevi Zimmerman and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Torah & Rationalism is presented for the two different readers. For the Torah Jew, this book will intellectually secure his mind by demonstrating the structure of Torah and Halachah in a rational way. And, for the person who lacks an understanding of Torah, but is seeking the truth. For this individual, this book will provide a unique system of thinking, and challenge the reader with a genuine test of their search.
Download or read book Creator of Reason written by Eli Ehrman and published by . This book was released on 2010-07-10 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A philosophy dedicated to the idea that we can make sense of all of God's actions in the World. Nothing that God does in this world is beyond our theoretical capability to understand. Indeed, it is our obligation to understand God's Creation.We must not accept logical contradictions in our understanding of how God runs His Creation. There should never be logical contradictions in how we understand our own obligations in this world. There are no questions that we cannot answer.Creator of Reason attempts to create a solid logical structure. Nothing is assumed or taken for granted. The book starts with a review of logic itself. It continues by analyzing the justification for any knowledge and certainty that we can achieve. Next, it looks at the rational grounds for the idea that there is a Creator, and asks whether such grounds lead us to a concept of a Creator similar to the concepts we have of God. It asks what grounds we have for seeing the Torah as a message from God. The book analyzes the core messages of the Torah, asking what implications these have for our lives and the direction that Humanity as a whole needs to take. What does the Torah say about the reason for suffering in the world? To what extent can we determine what shape the future can take? What kind of dialog can humanity have with God? Where does God want us to go?All these issues are discussed using key insights from the disciplines of Philosophy of Science, Physics, Molecular Biology, Evolution, Archeology, Computer Science and the future of Technology.
Book Synopsis The Torah, Kabbalah and Jewish Poetry by : Josef Bláha
Download or read book The Torah, Kabbalah and Jewish Poetry written by Josef Bláha and published by Marek Konecný. This book was released on 2009 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Modern Men's Torah Commentary by : Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin
Download or read book The Modern Men's Torah Commentary written by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reconnect with the power and promise of engagement with Torah—from a modern men's perspective. This major contribution to modern biblical commentary addresses the most important concerns of modern men—issues like relationships, sexuality, ambition, work and career, body image, aging, and life passages—by opening them up to the messages of the Torah. It includes commentaries by some of the most creative and influential rabbis, cantors, journalists, media figures, educators, professors, authors, communal leaders, and musicians in contemporary Jewish life, and represents all denominations in Judaism. Featuring poignant and probing reflections on the weekly Torah portions, this collection shows men how the messages of the Torah intersect with their own lives by focusing on modern men’s issues. Ideal for anyone wanting a new, exciting view of Torah, this rich resource offers perspectives to inspire all of us to gain deeper meaning from the Torah as well as a heightened appreciation of Judaism and its relevance to our lives. Contributors: Rabbi Howard A. Addison • Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson • Doug Barden • Rabbi Tony Bayfield, DD • Ariel Beery • Rabbi Joseph Black • Rabbi Mitchell Chefitz • Dr. Norman J. Cohen • Rabbi Mike Comins • Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD • Rabbi Dan Ehrenkrantz • Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins • Rabbi Edward Feinstein • Rabbi Mordecai Finley, PhD • Wayne L. Firestone • Rabbi David J. Gelfand • Dr. Sander L. Gilman • Ari L. Goldman • Rabbi Daniel Gordis, PhD • Rabbi Arthur Green • Rabbi Steven Greenberg • Joel Lurie Grishaver • Rabbi Donniel Hartman, PhD • Rabbi Hayim Herring, PhD • Peter Himmelman • Rabbi Walter Homolka, PhD • Rabbi Reuven Kimelman • Rabbi Elliott Kleinman • Cantor Jeff Klepper • Rabbi Peter S. Knobel • Rabbi Harold S. Kushner • Rabbi Daniel Landes • Rabbi Steven Z. Leder • Prof. Julius Lester • Rabbi Robert N. Levine, DD • Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler • Rabbi John Moscowitz • Rabbi Perry Netter • Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky • Rabbi Stephen S. Pearce, PhD • Rabbi Daniel F. Polish • Dennis Prager • Rabbi Jack Riemer • Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts • Rabbi David B. Rosen • Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin • Rabbi Sidney Schwarz, PhD • Rabbi Rami Shapiro • Rabbi Charles Simon • Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz • Craig Taubman • Rabbi Levi Weiman-Kelman • Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub • Rabbi Avraham (Avi) Weiss • Dr. Ron Wolfson • Rabbi David J. Wolpe • Rabbi David Woznica • Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman • Rabbi Daniel G. Zemel
Book Synopsis Maimonides—Essential Teachings on Jewish Faith & Ethics by :
Download or read book Maimonides—Essential Teachings on Jewish Faith & Ethics written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The teachings of Judaism's greatest medieval philosopher can be a companion on your own spiritual journey. No Jewish thinker has had a more significant impact on Jewish religious thought than Moses Maimonides (1138–1204). A medieval philosopher whose vision covered an extensive range, he created a method of mediating between revelation and reason that laid the groundwork for a rational, philosophically sophisticated Judaism. He also provided an approach to biblical interpretation and philosophy that remains relevant for people of all faiths who follow a religion based on sacred text and oral interpretation. In this accessible examination of Maimonides’s theological and philosophical teachings, Rabbi Marc D. Angel opens up for us Maimonides’s views on the nature of God, providence, prophecy, free will, human nature, repentance and more. He explores basic concepts of faith that Maimonides posits must serve as the basis for proper religious life. He also examines Maimonides’s insights on reward and punishment, messianic days, the world to come and other tenets of Jewish faith. Now you can experience the wisdom of Maimonides even if you have no previous knowledge of Judaism or Jewish philosophy. SkyLight Illuminations provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that reveals why Maimonides’s teachings continue to have profound relevance to those seeking an intellectually vibrant understanding of Judaism.
Book Synopsis Onkelos on the Torah: Ṿa-yiḳra by : Israel Drazin
Download or read book Onkelos on the Torah: Ṿa-yiḳra written by Israel Drazin and published by Gefen Publishing House Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Onkelos On the Torah: Understanding the Bible Text is a unique and remarkable translation and English commentary of the Targum Onkelos, the first and only rabbinically authorized translation of the Torah.
Download or read book Maimonides written by Israel Drazin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2008-11-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of the remarkable penetrating mind of Moses Maimonides and to his rational eye-opening thoughts on many subjects. It includes ideas that are not incorporated in the usual books about this great philosopher because they are so different than the traditional thinking of the vast majority of people. It contrasts the notions of other Jewish thinkers, somewhat rational and others not rational at all. The reader will be surprised, if not shocked, to learn that a host of beliefs that are prevalent among the Jewish masses have no rational basis. This does not suggest that Judaism itself is irrational and absurd. Just the opposite. But many Jews have opted to believe the unreasonable and illogical conventional ideas what Maimonides would label non-Jewish sabian notions because they have not been acquainted with Maimonides correct rational alternatives and taken the time to reflect upon it.
Book Synopsis Jewish Theology, Systematically and Historically Considered by : Kaufmann Kohler
Download or read book Jewish Theology, Systematically and Historically Considered written by Kaufmann Kohler and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-21 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Oscar the Detective or Dudie Dunne, The Exquisite Detective" was once famous as a dime novel, created for the less-sophisticated working classes increasingly cramming into industrializing cities. Stories like this one were light, sensational, and entertaining. The author was Harlan Page Halsey, a businessman and Brooklyn Board of Education member who lived a double life. His literary career was in shadow, and a few knew him in both capacities. Yet, his detective stories, including "Oscar the Detective," won the love and affection of many.
Book Synopsis Maimonides and the Biblical Prophets by : Israel Drazin
Download or read book Maimonides and the Biblical Prophets written by Israel Drazin and published by Gefen Publishing House Ltd. This book was released on 2009 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging and informative book reveals unknown but true facts about the prophetical books of the Bible. Rabbis have avoided many questions raised by the seemingly improbable events in these volumes. This book addresses these questions and takes an open and rational look at the episodes. The book addresses provocative questions such as: What is the proper way to interpret the Torah? How does Maimonides understand the episodes of the Prophets? Did miracles such as the splitting of the Red Sea, the falling of the walls at Jericho, and the sun standing still for Joshua really occur? What assumptions cause us to misunderstand the Bible? Is there a biblical mandate prohibiting suicide? Does the Bible forbid ceding parts of the land of Israel for peace? Can children be punished for their parents misdeeds, and, if not, why does the Torah say that they are punished? Why does Shabbat begin at different times for men and women? Why did significant biblical leaders violate rabbinical laws? What really caused the adding of a day to holidays shortly after the time of Moses? Why does the Bible not always mean what it appears to say? Is it true that Judaism does not know what happens after death?
Book Synopsis Judaism, Philosophy, Culture by : Erwin Rosenthal
Download or read book Judaism, Philosophy, Culture written by Erwin Rosenthal and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the outstanding interpreters of Jewish culture in the twentieth century has been Erwin Rosenthal. This book contains some of his most influential work, ranging from the nature of Jewish political thought, both classical and medieval, to Christian reactions to Judaism and to varying approaches to the study of the Bible.
Book Synopsis The Social Justice Torah Commentary by : Rabbi Barry Block
Download or read book The Social Justice Torah Commentary written by Rabbi Barry Block and published by CCAR Press. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the Torah have to say about social justice? As the contributors to The Social Justice Torah Commentary demonstrate, a great deal. A diverse array of authors delve deeply into each week's parashah, drawing lessons to inspire tikkun olam. Chapters address key contemporary issues such as racism, climate change, mass incarceration, immigration, disability, women's rights, voting rights, and many more. The result is an indispensable resource for weekly Torah study and for anyone committed to repairing the world. Published by CCAR Press, a division of the Central Conference of American Rabbis
Book Synopsis Essential Figures in Jewish Scholarship by : Ronald L. Eisenberg
Download or read book Essential Figures in Jewish Scholarship written by Ronald L. Eisenberg and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Figures in Jewish Scholarship compiles thorough but manageable entries on the figures most vital to an understanding the scholarship of the post-Talmudic era. Despite the fact that these scholars have been of great importance to the continued interpretation of religious texts for more than a millennium, they are typically not given as much attention as their Talmudic-era predecessors. In this valuable reference, Dr. Ronald L. Eisenberg catalogs and explains the importance of more than two hundred figures who are most vital to an understanding of the teachings of the post-Talmudic rabbis. For these figures, who fall into the categories of Geonim (rabbis writing from 600–1100), Rishonim (1100—1500), and Acharonim (1500–present day), Eisenberg provides summaries of major teachings and scholarly contributions, as well as biographical information and illustrative quotations from relevant writings.
