Formulating Responses in an Egalitarian Age (The Orthodox Forum Series) [Hardcover]

Marc D. Stern (Editor), Aharon Lichtenstein (Contributor), Suzanne Last Stone (Contributor), David Berger (Contributor), Michael J. Broyde (Contributor), Jay R. Berkovitz (Contributor), Edward Breuer (Contributor), Jack Bieler (Contributor), Gidon Rothstein (Contributor)

Book Description

Series: The Orthodox Forum Series | Publication Date: August 31, 2005

At first glance, Orthodox Judaism is not compatible with the prevailing world view of equal treatment for all people, regardless of their race, gender or religion. But modern Orthodox Jews share the sense that egalitarianism is a positive moral value, so they cannot simply dismiss this contemporary ethos as incompatible with their faith. In a range of ways and variety of perspectives from the leading Orthodox scholars in the field, this collection of essays explores the affinities and disaffinities between egalitarianism and Jewish tradition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This collection of essays is required reading for anyone interested in questions relating to the tension and confrontations that can arise between the spiritual and moral values inherent in human equality and the sometimes seemingly contradictory demands of halakha. (Nathan Aviezer Shofar: An Interdisciplinary Journal Of Jewish Studies )

About the Author

Marc Stern is the Assistant Executive Director and co-Director of the Commission on Law and Social Action for the American Jewish Congress.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (August 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0742545970
• ISBN-13: 978-0742545977
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,938,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)