Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
At every critical juncture in Jewish history, Jews have understood a dynamic theology to be essential for a vital Jewish community. This important collection sets the next stage of Jewish theological thought, bringing together a cross section of powerful new voices from all movements in Judaism to inspire and stimulate discussion both now and in the years to come. Provocative and wide-ranging, these invigorating and challenging insights from a new generation's thought leaders create a coherent and inspiring picture of Jewish belief. Together, they explore the breadth and depth of contemporary Jewish theological thinking:
Foundation of belief: How is it informed by sacred texts? How does it inform life experience?
Limits of Jewish belief: What can a Jew believe and still call Jewish theology?
Synopsis
A powerful and challenging examination of what Jews believe today--by a new generation's dynamic and innovative thinkers.
At every critical juncture in Jewish history, Jews have understood a dynamic theology to be essential for a vital Jewish community. This important collection sets the next stage of Jewish theological thought, bringing together a cross section of interesting new voices from all movements in Judaism to inspire and stimulate discussion now and in the years to come.
Provocative and wide-ranging, these invigorating and creative insights from a new generation's thought leaders provide a coherent and inspiring picture of Jewish belief in our time.
Contributors Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, DHL - Rabbi Rachel Sabath - Beit-Halachmi, PhD - Rabbi Daniel M. Bronstein, PhD - Simon Cooper, PhD - Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, PhD - Rabbi Jonathan Crane, PhD - Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum - Eitan Fishbane, PhD - Rabbi Jeremy Gordon - Rabbi Shai Held - Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels - Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky - Rabbi Naamah Kelman - Rabbi Asher Lopatin - Rabbi Michael Marmur, PhD - Rabbi Evan Moffic - Rabbi Leon A. Morris - Rabbi Daniel Nevins - Rabbi William Plevan - Rabbi Or N. Rose - Benjamin Sax, PhD - Marc B. Shapiro, PhD - Benjamin D. Sommer, PhD - Rabbi Eliyahu Stern
Synopsis
This provocative and wide-ranging collection sets the next stage of Jewish theological thought, bringing together a cross section of important new voices from all movements in Judaism to inspire and stimulate discussion now and in the years to come.