Kenneth Seeskin

Thinking about the Torah

A Philosopher Reads the Bible

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Produktbeschreibung

Kenneth Seeskin is Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Professor of Jewish Civilization at Northwestern University. He is the author of several books, including Searching for a Distant God: The Legacy of Maimonides, winner of the Koret Jewish Book Award, and is the coeditor of The Cambridge Guide to Jewish History, Culture, and Religion, winner of the National Jewish Book Award.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jewish Publication Society
• Seitenzahl: 222
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 149mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9780827612624
• ISBN-10: 0827612621
• Artikelnr.: 44601471

Autorenporträt

Kenneth Seeskin is Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Professor of Jewish Civilization at Northwestern University. He is the author of several books, including Searching for a Distant God: The Legacy of Maimonides, winner of the Koret Jewish Book Award, and is the coeditor of The Cambridge Guide to Jewish History, Culture, and Religion, winner of the National Jewish Book Award.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface: A Philosopher’s Plea    
Acknowledgments    
1. How to Read the Torah    
2. God and Creation: Genesis 1:6    
3. Love and Companionship: Genesis 2:18    
4. The Ultimate Sacrifice: Genesis 22:2    
5. The Name of God: Exodus 3:14    
6. The Need for Community: Exodus 25:8    
7. Closeness to God: Exodus 33:20    
8. Ethics and Holiness: Leviticus 11:44    
9. Rebellion and Sin: Numbers 14:1–2    
10. Love of God: Deuteronomy 6:5    
Conclusion: Choose Life: Deuteronomy 30:19    
Notes    
Glossary of Historical Names    
Bibliography