The Terror of Evil : The Holocaust As a Challenge to Religious Thought.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sagi, Abraham.

Contributor:

Schwartz, Dov.

Stein, Batya.

Series:

Emunot: Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Holocaust (Jewish theology).

Religious Zionism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (211 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Academic Studies Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the theological and philosophical implications of the Holocaust, focusing on the nature of evil and its impact on religious thought, particularly in the context of Religious Zionism. It examines the shift from metaphysical explanations of evil to existential ethics. The text addresses the challenge posed by the Holocaust to traditional theological frameworks and highlights the profound human and divine questions it raises. Through critical reflection, the authors investigate the roles of faith, halakhic ethos, and personal responsibility in coping with the trauma of the Holocaust. Intended for scholars, theologians, and those interested in Jewish philosophy and the interplay between historical events and religious thought, this work provides a critical analysis of the responses to one of history's darkest periods. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Halftitle

Title

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. On Primal Evil

3. Consciousness of the Holocaust in Religious Zionism in Eretz Israel

4. From a Speculative Perspective to a Normative Commitment

5. The Road from Theology to Experience

6. God’s Goodness and the Disenchanted Believer

7. Secularized Religiosity: Second and Third Generation Holocaust Narrations in Religious Zionism

8. Epilogue

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ISBN:

979-88-97830-13-8

OCLC:

1528957262