The view of themselves as the chosen people of God has been maintained by Jews from the beginnings of their history to the present. The author explores the development of this idea in Jewish theology and law; and essays a contemporary retrieval of the classical doctrine of election. Through an examination of the philosophical implications of the idea; he argues for the correlation of election and revelation; and shows both what the notion of election should mean for Jews today; and how non-Jews can better understand it.
#951035 in Books University of California Press 2015-02-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 0520283708344 pagesUniversity of California Press
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Superb vision of lost worldBy Marty McFlyThe Final Pagan Generation depicts the rise and fall of the last non Christian Roman elites. It's portrayal of men so preoccupied with careers and livelihoods that they missed the signal transformation of their era will make readers wonder what they are missing in their own lives.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating tale of living a time of radical transformationBy E. TolandDr. Watts offers an insightful and very readable account of a generation that witnessed the fading of an era and the dawning of another that shaped an emerging Europe that replaced the western Roman Empire. What is fascinating about the book is how it illustrates that Christianity did not replace the classical Roman culture overnight but grew for years along side it as key figures of the time held on to long- established customs and ideals in face of new norms and cultural-religious practices took hold and dominance. The book is an engaging read in giving us the perspective of these figures and in doing so offers insights for our own time of transition and rapid change in values and long-held beliefs. I highly recommend Ed Watts excellent work.8 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend it.By CustomerA very informative overview of a specific time in history; told by the author through the lives of a handful of the people who lived through it. Very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend it.
