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A Living Covenant: The Innovative Spirit in Traditional Judaism Paperback – February 1, 1998
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Print length368 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherJewish Lights
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Publication dateFebruary 1, 1998
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Dimensions6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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ISBN-101580230113
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ISBN-13978-1580230117
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"This deep philosophical treatise--filled with new, nuanced interpretations of Torah and Talmud--reads like a novel that one cannot put down until reaching the very last page." -- Judith Hauptman, Rabbi Philip R. Alstat Associate Professor of Talmud, The Jewish Theological Seminary; author of Rereading the Rabbis: A Woman's Voice
"With passion and erudition, David Hartman argues for a version of Judaism that is at once faithful to the tradition and fitted to the requirements of modernity. He writes like Jacob wrestling with the angel, and the result, for the reader, is an exhilarating experience." --Michael Walzer, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton
About the Author
A world-renowned philosopher and social activist, Dr. David Hartman (z"l) was the founder and president emeritus of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Named after his late father, the Institute is dedicated to developing a new understanding of classical Judaism that provides moral and spiritual direction for Judaism's confrontation with modernity.
Formerly professor emeritus at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, he received his rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University's theological seminary in New York City. He is the author of many award-winning books, including From Defender to Critic: The Search for a New Jewish Self; The God Who Hates Lies: Confronting and Rethinking Jewish Tradition; A Heart of Many Rooms: Celebrating the Many Voices within Judaism, finalist for the National Jewish Book Award and a Publishers Weekly "Best Book of the Year"; and Love and Terror in the God Encounter: The Theological Legacy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (all Jewish Lights). His classic works A Living Covenant: The Innovative Spirit in Traditional Judaism (Jewish Lights) and Maimonides: Torah and Philosophic Quest both were winners of the National Jewish Book Award.
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Product details
- Publisher : Jewish Lights; 1st edition (February 1, 1998)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1580230113
- ISBN-13 : 978-1580230117
- Item Weight : 0.035 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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With this reality, Rabbi Hartman is like a breath of fresh air. His service within Judaism of helping others that share in his vision of creating a positively identified Jewish community that rejects the old "horse and buggy" approach of coercion and guilty is greatly needed. On top of this, his insistence of bringing a "theological humility" that comforts other Jews from other movements is also needed.
Having said that, Rabbi Hartman's book is a summary of his theology. Quoting from other theorists as diverse as Erich Fromm and Spinoza (things one wouldn't find in Art Scroll), he begins affirm a positive approach to Orthodox Judaism that affirms both human potential and laity empowerment. No longer does the Jew need to fear modernity like they feared the Russian Czar.
Despite the nobility of the concept and the power of his personality, I found his book to be a little lofty and somewhat loose ended, but this book is essential to begin the dialogue.
This is the best book I've read on the subject. I've literally taken notes on every page and enjoy every page as a treat. I've already bought 3 copies for people I care about. I am (noticeably) enthusiastic about this work.
