In this book; Jacob Neusner gives an introductory; systematic; and holistic account of the theology and practice of Rabbinic Judaism; which emerged; along with Christianity; from antiquity and formed the classical statement of Judaism to the present day. He offers a description of beliefs and practices; theology as expressed in mythic narratives; and norms of ritual and symbolic behavior. Neusner also discusses: revelation and scripture; the doctrine of God; the definition of the holy; the chain of tradition embodied in the story of the written and oral Torah; the intervention of God in history through miracles; sacred space; atonement and repentance; death and afterlife; and art and symbol in Judaism.
#1828626 in Books Yancy 2001-08-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.14 x 6.00l; 1.26 #File Name: 0631222928398 pagesCornel West
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Yancy's collection of "West" scholars is remarkable!By M. PARADISO-MICHAUThis is a Critical Reader devoted to a truly Critical; prophetic; and public intellectual -- Cornel West.Yancy has edited another historic volume here (the first being AFRICAN-AMERICAN PHILOSOPHERS: 17 CONVERSATIONS); assembling and editing contributions by a venerable "Who's Who" among both young and more senior scholars. Lucius Outlaw; James Cone; Iris Marion Young; Lewis Gordon; Victor Anderson; Charles W. Mills; and many others have genorously shared with us their reflections on the work of Cornel West; one of (Black) America's most outspoken and intelligent souls.Of particular interest is West's Afterword; "Philosophy and the Funk of Life;" where he comments on his colleagues and critics' positions on his work.This book truly opens up the dialogue concerning West and his interests (religion; African[a] studies; Philosophy; Cultural Studies; etc.) to a national level.
