What do Jews believe? : the spiritual foundations of Judaism / David S. Ariel.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Schocken Books : Distributed by Pantheon Books, c1995.Description: xi, 290 p. ; 21 cmISBN:- 0805241191 :
- 296.3 20
- BM 565 .A77 1995
Current library | Collection | Call number | Vol info | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Judith Thomas Library General Stacks | BKS | BM 565 .A77 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | AUA000913 | Available | AUA000913 |
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.
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.