1st Edition

Jewish Thought An Introduction

By Oliver Leaman Copyright 2006
200 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

 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 field, the book surveys the central controversies in Judaism, including the protracted arguments... Read more

1. Bible - Obedience vs. Revolt  2. Mishnah & Talmud: A View of Halakhah  3. Jews vs. Greeks  4. Jews vs. Christians  5. Karaites vs. Rabbanites  6. Jews vs. Muslims  7. Philosophers vs. Kabbalists  8. Philosophers vs. Halakhists  9. Maskilim vs. Traditionalists  10. Mitnagdim vs. Hasidim  11. Reform vs. Orthodoxy  12. Particularism vs. Universalism: Zionism vs. Anti-Zionism, Hebrew vs. Yiddish, Assimilation vs. Distinctiveness, Feminism vs. Equal but Different  13. The Future of Jewish Thought in a World without Jews.  Guide to Biographical Resources

Biography

Oliver Leaman

'Presents a fascinating overview of Jewish thought and sensibility... For a late modern audience whose affirmations and doubts are often both equally suspended and situated in such a way as to ironically play off each other, this book serves as a superb introduction to Judaism.' - Aryeh Botwinick, Temple University, USA

'Leaman's fresh, dynamic and beautifully researched book is a more philosophical endeavour, written for the more informed and academic reader.' -Jewish Chronicle