Arguing about Judaism

Name: Arguing about Judaism
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Arguing about JudaismA Rabbi, a Philosopher and a Revealing Debate\nAuthor(s): Peter Cave, Dan Cohn-Sherbok\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367334062, 978-0367334062\nSynopsis\nArguing about Judaism differs from other introductions to Judaism. It is unique, not solely in its engaging dialogues between a Reform rabbi and a humanist, atheist philosopher, but also in its presentation of and challenges to the fundamental religious beliefs of the Jewish heritage and their relevance to todays Jewish community. \n\nThe dialogues contain both Jewish narratives and philosophical responses, with topics ranging from the nature of God to controversies over sexual relations, animal welfare and the environment from antisemitism to the state of Israel and Zionism.\n\nAlthough the rabbi and philosopher argue strongly, clearly enjoying the cut and thrust of debate, they do so with sensitivity, charm and respect, revealing the .