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Is there a Jewish philosophy? : rethinking fundamentals /

Elegantly written essays provide an engaging, thought-provoking discussion of the fundamentals of Judaism, in which the application of Jewish ethical principles shines through.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Roth, Leon, 1896-1963
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; Portland, Ore. : Littman Library of Jewish Civilization, 1999.
Series:Littman library of Jewish civilization (Series)
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Is there a Jewish philosophy?
  • Imitatio Dei and the idea of holiness
  • Jewish thought as a factor in civilization
  • The significance of biblical prophecy for our time
  • Some reflections on the interpretation of scripture
  • Baruch Spinoza: his religious importance for the Jew of today
  • Judaism: the elements
  • Authority, religion, and law
  • Moralization and demoralization in Jewish ethics
  • Mysticism, thick and thin
  • Back to, forward from, Ahad Ha'am?
  • Maimonides
  • Bibliography of the writing of Leon Roth
  • Index.