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Justice for All: How the Jewish Bible Revolutionized Ethics (JPS Essential Judaism)
Jeremiah Unterman
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Description for Justice for All: How the Jewish Bible Revolutionized Ethics (JPS Essential Judaism)
Hardcover. "Demonstrates how the Jewish Bible radically changed the course of ethical thought and as a result has had enormous influence on later Jewish thought and law, as well as on Christianity and the development of modern Western civilization"-- Series: JPS Essential Judaism. Num Pages: 320 pages, Index. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRJS; HRJT; JFSR1. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 37. Weight in Grams: 594.
Justice for All demonstrates that the Jewish Bible, by radically changing the course of ethical thought, came to exercise enormous influence on Jewish thought and law and also laid the basis for Christian ethics and the broader development of modern Western civilization. Jeremiah Unterman shows us persuasively that the ethics of the Jewish Bible represent a significant moral advance over Ancient Near East cultures. Moreover, he elucidates how the Bible's unique conception of ethical monotheism, innovative understanding of covenantal law, and revolutionary messages from the prophets form the foundation of many Western civilization ideals. Justice for All connects these timeless biblical texts to the persistent themes of our times: immigration policy, forgiveness and reconciliation, care for the less privileged, and attaining hope for the future despite destruction and exile in this world.
Product Details
Publisher
The Jewish Publication Society
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Series
JPS Essential Judaism
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, United States
ISBN
9780827612709
SKU
V9780827612709
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Ref
99-63
About Jeremiah Unterman
Jeremiah Unterman is a resident scholar at the Herzl Institute, Jerusalem. He is the author of From Repentance to Redemption: Jeremiah's Thought in Transition and numerous scholarly articles.
Reviews for Justice for All: How the Jewish Bible Revolutionized Ethics (JPS Essential Judaism)
The enduring value of this book is that it demonstrates the moral imperative that stands at the foundation of the Hebrew Bible and of Judaism. -Marvin A. Sweeney, professor of Hebrew Bible at the Claremont School of Theology and editor of The Cambridge History of Religions in the Ancient World, volume 1
Marvin A. Sweeney What makes this a particularly worthy contribution is its clarity and rigor, organized by topics that are so relevant today: how we treat the stranger, forgiveness, reconciliation, and repentance and redemption. -Dru Johnson, associate professor of biblical and theological studies at The King's College and author of Epistemology and Biblical Theology
Dru Johnson Take notice. Jeremiah Unterman has written a major book that expertly documents the supremacy of the ethical in the Hebrew Bible. It will affect not only how you understand the Bible but how you live your life. -Dennis Prager, nationally syndicated radio talk-show host and best-selling author of The Ten Commandments: Still the Greatest Moral Code
Dennis Prager A wonderful work-insightful and important. Jeremiah Unterman never loses sight of the fact that the Bible's goal is to create a holy, moral people. He convincingly demonstrates again and again that this is not just a modern reading of the Bible but a statement of its original intent. -Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of Jewish Literacy and Biblical Literacy
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin Justice for All is an enjoyable read, is well resourced, and is helpful for those engaged in the study of the Old Testament and those who are working in biblical ethics. Unterman's book would be a welcome addition to many libraries, as it fills a void in the literature of religious ethics. -Andrew J. Spencer, Books at a Glance
Andrew J. Spencer
Books at a Glance
Justice for All is an eminently readable description of the Bible's conception of ethical monotheism and will be of great interest to anyone who is interested in ethics, religion, Biblical or ancient Near Eastern studies. -Abba Engelberg, Jewish Political Studies Review
Abba Engelberg
Jewish Political Studies Review
This book will appeal to general readers interested in serious Bible study. . . . An excellent choice for academic, synagogue, and public libraries. -Barbara M. Bibel, Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews
Barbara M. Bibel
Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews
Unterman's book will enable us to open the Bible and will help us understand what it tells us in our time, as well as in the days when it came into being. -Rabbi Jack Riemer, Jewish News Service
Rabbi Jack Riemer
Jewish News Service
I recommend this book as a careful comparative study of biblical ethics, written by a scholar with strong Jewish values. -Martin Lockshin, Canadian Jewish News
Martin Lockshin
Canadian Jewish News
Certain to inspire readers to seek further study of the Bible in its ancient context. -Stu Halpern, Jewish Book Council
Stu Halpern
Jewish Book Council
Marvin A. Sweeney What makes this a particularly worthy contribution is its clarity and rigor, organized by topics that are so relevant today: how we treat the stranger, forgiveness, reconciliation, and repentance and redemption. -Dru Johnson, associate professor of biblical and theological studies at The King's College and author of Epistemology and Biblical Theology
Dru Johnson Take notice. Jeremiah Unterman has written a major book that expertly documents the supremacy of the ethical in the Hebrew Bible. It will affect not only how you understand the Bible but how you live your life. -Dennis Prager, nationally syndicated radio talk-show host and best-selling author of The Ten Commandments: Still the Greatest Moral Code
Dennis Prager A wonderful work-insightful and important. Jeremiah Unterman never loses sight of the fact that the Bible's goal is to create a holy, moral people. He convincingly demonstrates again and again that this is not just a modern reading of the Bible but a statement of its original intent. -Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of Jewish Literacy and Biblical Literacy
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin Justice for All is an enjoyable read, is well resourced, and is helpful for those engaged in the study of the Old Testament and those who are working in biblical ethics. Unterman's book would be a welcome addition to many libraries, as it fills a void in the literature of religious ethics. -Andrew J. Spencer, Books at a Glance
Andrew J. Spencer
Books at a Glance
Justice for All is an eminently readable description of the Bible's conception of ethical monotheism and will be of great interest to anyone who is interested in ethics, religion, Biblical or ancient Near Eastern studies. -Abba Engelberg, Jewish Political Studies Review
Abba Engelberg
Jewish Political Studies Review
This book will appeal to general readers interested in serious Bible study. . . . An excellent choice for academic, synagogue, and public libraries. -Barbara M. Bibel, Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews
Barbara M. Bibel
Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews
Unterman's book will enable us to open the Bible and will help us understand what it tells us in our time, as well as in the days when it came into being. -Rabbi Jack Riemer, Jewish News Service
Rabbi Jack Riemer
Jewish News Service
I recommend this book as a careful comparative study of biblical ethics, written by a scholar with strong Jewish values. -Martin Lockshin, Canadian Jewish News
Martin Lockshin
Canadian Jewish News
Certain to inspire readers to seek further study of the Bible in its ancient context. -Stu Halpern, Jewish Book Council
Stu Halpern
Jewish Book Council