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Formulating Responses in an Egalitarian Age
Marc D. . Ed(S): Stern
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Description for Formulating Responses in an Egalitarian Age
Paperback. At first glance, Orthodox Judaism may not seem compatible with the world view of egalitarianism, regardless of race, gender or religion. But modern Orthodox Jews share an appreciation for egalitarianism as a positive moral value. This collection of essays explores the affinities and disaffinities between egalitarianism and Jewish tradition. Editor(s): Stern, Marc D. Series: Orthodox Forum Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLP5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 13. Weight in Grams: 313.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
Orthodox Forum Series
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742545984
SKU
V9780742545984
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About Marc D. . Ed(S): Stern
Marc Stern is the Assistant Executive Director and co-Director of the Commission on Law and Social Action for the American Jewish Congress.
Reviews for Formulating Responses in an Egalitarian Age
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
Nathan Aviezer
Shofar: An Interdisciplinary Journal Of Jewish Studies