Rethinking Modern Judaism Ritual, Commandment, Community
Rethinking Modern Judaism: Ritual, Commandment, Community by Arnold M. Eisen, published by University of Chicago Press on August 15, 1998, offers a comprehensive examination of modern Judaism. This edition spans 347 pages and is presented in English. Eisen calls for a fundamental rethinking of the narrative surrounding modern Judaism, emphasizing the significance of practice in the faith’s interaction with contemporary society.
Readers will find that this book delves into the complexities of Jewish customs and rituals, exploring how they evolve within the context of modernity. Eisen synthesizes a variety of historical, philosophical, and social scientific sources to address the intricate relationship between modern Jews and their religious practices. The work serves as both a survey of modern Jewish thought and an inquiry into the lived experiences of Jewish communities, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of religion, history, and community within Judaism.
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Arnold Eisen here calls for a fundamental rethinking of the story of modern Judaism. More than simply a study of Jewish thought on customs and rituals, Rethinking Modern Judaism explores the central role that practice plays in Judaism’s encounter with modernity.
“Fascinating . . . an insightful entrance point to understanding the evolution of the theologies of America’s largest Jewish denominations.”—Tikkun
“I know of no other treatment of these issues that matches Eisen’s talents for synthesizing a wide variety of historical, philosophical, and social scientific sources, and bringing them to bear in a balanced and open-minded way on the delicate questions of why modern Jews relate as they do to the practices of Judaism.”—Joseph Reimer, Boston Book Review
“At once an incisive survey of modern Jewish thought and an inquiry into how Jews actually live their religious lives, Mr. Eisen’s book is an invaluable addition to the study of American Judaism.”—Elliott Abrams, Washington Times
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