Guides for an Age of Confusion : Studies in the Thinking of Avraham Y. Kook and Mordecai M. Kaplan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cohen, Jack J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jewish philosophy.

Judaism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (404 pages)

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Fordham University Press, 1999.

Summary:

This book explores the philosophical and theological ideas of Avraham Y. Kook and Mordecai M. Kaplan, two influential Jewish thinkers. The author, Jack J. Cohen, examines their contrasting views to address key issues in contemporary Judaism, such as Jewish identity, the role of Israel and the Diaspora, and the integration of traditional Jewish law in modern society. By comparing Kook's messianic vision with Kaplan's naturalistic approach, Cohen provides insights into their potential contributions to Jewish life in both Israel and the Diaspora. The book aims to bridge the gap between these differing perspectives to offer a more comprehensive understanding of Jewish civilization in the modern world. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780823295777

082329577X

OCLC:

1309016252