A unique look at the revolutionary teachings that gave birth to Judaism, helping us better understand its laws and narrative. Presents a surprisingly modern picture of human life by explaining the original intentions of the radical ideas found in Torah.
A unique look at the revolutionary teachings that gave birth to Judaism, helping us better understand its laws and narrative. Presents a surprisingly modern picture of human life by explaining the original intentions of the radical ideas found in Torah.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Rabbi Reuven Hammer, PhD, is a world renowned scholar, an inspiring Jewish educator and noted Jewish leader. He was named one of the "Forward 50"-a list of the most influential members of the American Jewish community-and is a former president of the International Rabbinical Assembly. He is a recipient of the Simon Greenberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Rabbinate by the Zeigler Rabbinical School of American Jewish University. A prolific writer, he is the author of many books, including, The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths That Changed the World (Jewish Lights) and Entering the High Holy Days, a winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Rabbi Reuven Hammer, PhD, is also available to speak on the following topics: * Revolutionary Torah * The Symphony of Prayer * Making Prayer Meanigful * Religion in Israel: Too Much or Too Little * Political Ethics in Israel
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Preface ix Introduction: Torat Moshe-The Teaching of Moses 1 Part I: Divinity 1. God Is Unique 11 2. No Divine Power of Evil Exists 23 3. Morality Is God's Supreme Demand 34 4. Worship Is for the Benefit of Humans 46 Part II: Humanity 5. Human Life Is Sacred 61 6. All Human Beings Are Equal 72 7. Men and Women Are Equal 84 8. Human Beings Have Free Will 99 Part III: Society 9. Human Sovereignty Is Limited 113 10. The Priesthood Is Divorced from Magic 123 11. Land and Wealth Are to Be Distributed Equally 134 12. Slavery Must Be Mitigated 148 13. The Needy Must Be Cared For 160 14. A Day of Rest for All 176 Afterword: The Legacy of Moses 187 Notes 192 Bibliography 210 Index 214
Preface ix Introduction: Torat Moshe-The Teaching of Moses 1 Part I: Divinity 1. God Is Unique 11 2. No Divine Power of Evil Exists 23 3. Morality Is God's Supreme Demand 34 4. Worship Is for the Benefit of Humans 46 Part II: Humanity 5. Human Life Is Sacred 61 6. All Human Beings Are Equal 72 7. Men and Women Are Equal 84 8. Human Beings Have Free Will 99 Part III: Society 9. Human Sovereignty Is Limited 113 10. The Priesthood Is Divorced from Magic 123 11. Land and Wealth Are to Be Distributed Equally 134 12. Slavery Must Be Mitigated 148 13. The Needy Must Be Cared For 160 14. A Day of Rest for All 176 Afterword: The Legacy of Moses 187 Notes 192 Bibliography 210 Index 214
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