An Intelligent Person's Guide to Judaism

by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Hardcover, 2006

Status

Available

Publication

Overlook Press (2006), 239 pages

Description

What does it mean that we are spiritual beings? In tackling this important issue, this book argues that Judaism possesses a core of wisdom that appeals to Jews and non-Jews alike, and rejects Judaism seeking piety in abstractions, in rationalising injustice, in explaining the Holocaust away as a punishment for assimilation. It pleads for recognition of the fact that, unlike Christianity, Judaism is not about death or suffering, but primarily about seeking optimism and spirituality. In a modern world riddled with angst, this book aims to have a positive impact on how our relation to society should be understood.

Language

Original language

English

ISBN

1585678082 / 9781585678082
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