Scritto cento anni fa, Aspetti di teologia rabbinica rimane ancora oggi un'opera unica per la chiarezza e la sintesi con cui svela al lettore il pensiero dei Maestri d'Israele. Il rapporto tra Dio, mondo e uomo, la Torà e i precetti, la santità e la devozione, l'impulso del male, il perdono e la riconciliazione: sono solo alcuni dei temi affrontati per comporre il mosaico di una "teologia ebraica" che rimane sempre saldamente ancorata al mondo terreno e ad una visione fortemente unitaria d...

The classic statement of the ideas that form the Jewish people’s religious consciousness, by one of the Jewish scholars of our century. Solomon Schechter’s creative thought, compelling writing style and warm personality give this book lasting influence.

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, Three of the most important religions in western culture stem from the same original text. In today’s world, many of their branches are didactic and rule-bound, treating their holy texts as technical manuals rather than food for thought.Presented herein is the other side of their faiths, which focuses on the personal and lived experience of the divine. Each of these texts explores the increasingly experiential and personal experience of divinity, i...

Solomon Schechter (1847–1915), the charismatic leader of New York's Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), came to America in 1902 intent on revitalizing traditional Judaism. While he advocated a return to traditional practices, Schechter articulated no clear position on divisive issues, instead preferring to focus on similarities that could unite American Jewry under a broad message. Michael R. Cohen demonstrates how Schechter, unable to implement his vision on his own, turned to his disciple...

The classic statement of the ideas that form the Jewish people’s religious consciousness, by one of the Jewish scholars of our century. Solomon Schechter’s creative thought, compelling writing style and warm personality give this book lasting influence.

This timely book presents a multifaceted look at war, media, and propaganda from international perspectives. Focusing on the media's role in global conflicts, prominent authors, journalists, scholars, and researchers provide an insightful overview of the impact of globalization on media practices. They examine the processes behind media coverage of war, sophisticated propaganda techniques, the dynamics of public opinion, and the effects on human affairs and communication. As the book moves...