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What do Jews believe? : the spiritual foundations of Judaism / David S. Ariel.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Schocken Books : Distributed by Pantheon Books, c1995.Description: xi, 290 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0805241191 :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 296.3 20
LOC classification:
  • BM 565 .A77 1995
Online resources:
Contents:
Contents:
1. God -- 2. Human Destiny -- 3. Good and Evil -- 4. The Chosen People -- 5. The Meaning of Torah -- 6. The Mitzvot -- 7. Prayer -- 8. The Messiah -- 9. Why Be Jewish? A Letter to My Children.
Summary: Summary:Summary: Once understood as an inherited tradition, religion is increasingly viewed today as a matter of personal choice, an experience to be examined and explored. Yet while many American Jews feel an emotional attachment to Judaism, they cannot always articulate the beliefs that define their faith. In this provocative study, David Ariel explores the diverse and colorful views of Jewish thinkers on profound issues.
Item type: Books
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks BKS BM 565 .A77 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA000913 Available AUA000913

Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-278) and index.

Contents:

1. God --
2. Human Destiny --
3. Good and Evil --
4. The Chosen People --
5. The Meaning of Torah --
6. The Mitzvot --
7. Prayer --
8. The Messiah --
9. Why Be Jewish? A Letter to My Children.

Summary:

Once understood as an inherited tradition, religion is increasingly viewed today as a matter of personal choice, an experience to be examined and explored. Yet while many American Jews feel an emotional attachment to Judaism, they cannot always articulate the beliefs that define their faith. In this provocative study, David Ariel explores the diverse and colorful views of Jewish thinkers on profound issues.