TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ariel,David S.
TI  - What do Jews believe?: the spiritual foundations of Judaism 
SN  - 0805241191 :
AV  - BM 565 .A77 1995
U1  - 296.3 20
PY  - 1995///
CY  - New York
PB  - Schocken Books, Distributed by Pantheon Books
KW  - Judaism
KW  - Essence, genius, nature
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-278) and index; Contents; 1. God --
2. Human Destiny --
3. Good and Evil --
4. The Chosen People --
5. The Meaning of Torah --
6. The Mitzvot --
7. Prayer --
8. The Messiah --
9. Why Be Jewish? A Letter to My Children
N2  - Summary; Once understood as an inherited tradition, religion is increasingly viewed today as a matter of personal choice, an experience to be examined and explored. Yet while many American Jews feel an emotional attachment to Judaism, they cannot always articulate the beliefs that define their faith. In this provocative study, David Ariel explores the diverse and colorful views of Jewish thinkers on profound issues
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/random057/94003550.html
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/random0410/94003550.html
ER  -