Judaism in Modern Times

A Critical Biography
1. Auflage 1995
ISBN: 978-1-55786-684-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 446 g

This book provides an introduction to Judaism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries for all students of Judaism and world religions, and covers major movements that have been developed. Written by a leading teacher and researcher, each chapter features a clear and authoritative introduction to its subject, accompanied by a reading by a specialist in the particlular field.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Neusner, Jacob

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements. Letter to the Student. Introduction: What do we mean by "Judaism" And By "Modern Times"?.Part I: The Nineteenth Century:.1. The Challenge of the Secular Age: Segregation or Integration and Three Integrationist Judaisms.2. Reform Judaism.3. Orthodox Judaism.4. Conservative Judaism.Part II: The Twentieth Century:. 5. The Challenge of the "Post-Christian" Century and the Response of Three "Post-Christian" Judaisms. 6. Zionism.7. Jewish Socialism and Yiddishism.8. American Judaism of Holocaust and Redemption. Epilogue.9. What do we learn about religion from Judaism in Modern Times?.Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Jacob Neusner is Distinguished Research Professor of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida, Tampa, Life Member of Clare Hall, Cambridge University, and Member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. He has published more than 500 books on Judaism and holds sixteen honorary degrees and academic medals.