The modern guide to Judaism / Shmuley Boteach.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boteach, Shmuel.

Standardized Title:

Intelligent person's guide to Judaism

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judaism.

Physical Description:

206 pages ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Overlook Duckworth, [2012]

Summary:

What does it mean that we are spiritual beings? Can humans bring harmony to their dual spiritual and material nature and achieve success? In the Modern Guide to Judaism, internationally renowned rabbi Shmuley Boteach tackles this important issue, arguing that Judaism possesses a core of wisdom that appeals to jews and non-Jews alike. Rabbi Boteach rejects an interpretation of Judaism that seeks piety in abstractions, or rationalizes injustice and suffering, and instead shows that Judaism is primarily about seeking optimism and spirituality. Comparing Judaism with other faith traditions, he also contends that it is a religion with a profound earthward orientation and is uniquely suited to modern-day men and women who desire professional success without starving their souls. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 God 30

2 The Sabbath 48

3 The Jewish Nation 63

4 The Messiah 79

5 Law 95

6 Women 113

7 Suffering 128

8 The Holocaust 151

9 Anti-Semitism 166

10 Religion in Action 181

11 Cornerstones of Civilization 187

12 The Future of the Diaspora 193.

Notes:

First published in 1999 as: An intelligent person's guide to Judaism.

Includes bibliographical references (page [199]) and index.

ISBN:

9781590207031

1590207033

OCLC:

706018305

Publisher Number:

99952435108