Philosophy of Judaism Books

New and Published Books

1. War and Peace in Jewish Tradition

   From the Biblical World to the Present

   Edited by Yigal Levin, Amnon Shapira

   Series: Routledge Jewish Studies Series

   The transition between the reality of war and a hope for peace has accompanied the Jewish people since biblical times. However, the ways in which both concepts are understood have changed many times over the ages, and both have different implications for an independent nation in its own land than...

   Published December 20th 2011 by Routledge
2. Contemporary Jewish Philosophy

   An Introduction

   By Irene Kajon

   Series: Routledge Jewish Studies Series

   This text introduces the most important Jewish philosophers of contemporary times from the point of view of their original approach to both Judaism and philosophy and include: Hermann Cohen, Franz Rosenweig, Martin Buber, Leo Strauss, Emmanuel Levinas. It shows how for them the dialogue between...

   Published July 8th 2010 by Routledge
3. Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed

   Silence and Salvation

   By Donald McCallum

   Series: Routledge Jewish Studies Series

   Providing an excellent overview of the latest thinking in Maimonides studies, this book uses a novel philosophical approach to examine whether Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed contains a naturalistic doctrine of salvation after death. The author examines the apparent tensions and contradictions...

   Published June 22nd 2010 by Routledge
4. Hebrew Language and Jewish Thought

   By David Patterson

   Series: Routledge Jewish Studies Series

   Drawing on more than three hundred Hebrew roots, the author shows that Jewish thought employs Hebrew concepts and categories that are altogether distinct from those that characterize the Western speculative tradition. Among the key categories that shape Jewish thought are holiness,...

   Published September 6th 2009 by Routledge
5. Introducing Judaism

   By Eliezer Segal

   Series: World Religions

   Introducing Judaism is the ideal starting point for students beginning their studies of this fascinating religion. Eliezer Segal takes a historical approach, focusing on religious aspects of Judaism, and introducing themes as they emerge from authentic Jewish documents. Students will gain an...

   Published August 7th 2008 by Routledge
6. Jewish Perspectives on Theology and the Human Experience of Disability

   A re-examination of Jewish scripture and teachings about disabilitiesFew people are untouched by the issue of disability, whether personally or through a friend or relative. Jewish Perspectives on Theology and the Human Experience of Disability shares moving insights from around the world and...

   Published February 21st 2007 by Routledge
7. Fifty Key Jewish Thinkers

   2nd Edition

   By Dan Cohn-Sherbok, Dan Cohn-Sherbok

   Series: Routledge Key Guides

   Fifty Key Jewish Thinkers is a panoramic survey of over 2,000 years of Jewish thought, religious and secular, ancient and modern. Now in its second edition, this essential reference guide contains new introductions to the lives and works of such thinkers as: Hannah Arendt, Immanuel Levinas, Judith...

   Published January 11th 2007 by Routledge
8. Jewish Thought

   An Introduction

   By Oliver Leaman

   This fresh and contemporary introduction to the Jewish faith, its philosophies and worldviews, explores debates which have preoccupied Jewish thinkers over the centuries and examines their continuing influence in contemporary Judaism. Written by Oliver Leaman, a leading figure in the...

   Published June 25th 2006 by Routledge
9. Controversy and Dialogue in the Jewish Tradition

   A Reader

   Edited by Hanina Ben-Menahem, Neil Hecht, Shai Wosner

   Controversy is the main instrument by which Judaism develops and shapes its philosophy, theology and law. The rabbinical literature speaks with many voices, debating virtually every subject, and failing to reach a consensus on many. However, this willingness to condone controversy is accompanied by...

   Published August 31st 2005 by Routledge
10. History of Jewish Philosophy

    Edited by Daniel Frank, Oliver Leaman

    Jewish philosophy is often presented as an addendum to Jewish religion rather than as a rich and varied tradition in its own right, but the History of Jewish Philosophy explores the entire scope and variety of Jewish philosophy from philosophical interpretations of the Bible right up to...

    Published November 19th 2003 by Routledge