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Author_Andrew Pessin
Biblical
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Conservative
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God
Hebrew Bible
Israel
Israelites
Jewish Studies
Jews
Judaism
Judith Plaskow
Kabbalah
Mitzvoth
Orthodox
Philo
Philosophy
Reform
Synagogue
Theology
Tradition
Product details
- ISBN 9781538110980
- Weight: 540g
- Dimensions: 158 x 238mm
- Publication Date: 15 Nov 2018
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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The Jewish God Question explores what a diverse array of Jewish thinkers have said about the interrelated questions of God, the Book, the Jewish people, and the Land of Israel. Exploring topics such as the existence of God, God’s relationship to the world and to history, how to read the Bible, Jewish mysticism, the evolution of Judaism, and more, Andrew Pessin makes key insights from the Jewish philosophical tradition accessible and engaging. Short chapters share fascinating insights from ancient times to today, from Philo to Judith Plaskow. The book emphasizes the more unusual or intriguing ideas and arguments, as well as the most influential.The Jewish God Question is an exciting and useful book for readers wrestling with some very big questions.
Andrew Pessin is professor of philosophy at Connecticut College. In addition to his occasional appearances as “The Genius” on the Late Show with David Letterman, he is the author of a number of books, including The God Question: What Famous Thinkers from Plato to Dawkins Have Said about the Divine and The 60-Second Philosopher.
Samuel Lebens is a research fellow in philosophy at the University of Haifa. He is chairperson of the Association for the Philosophy of Judaism.
