The Jewish Encounter with Hinduism: Wisdom, Spirituality, Identity (Interreligious Studies in Theory and Practice)
Alon Goshen-Gottstein
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Description for The Jewish Encounter with Hinduism: Wisdom, Spirituality, Identity (Interreligious Studies in Theory and Practice)
Hardcover. Hinduism has become a vital 'other' for Judaism over the past decades. The book surveys the history of the relationship from historical to contemporary times, from travellers to religious leadership. It explores the potential enrichment for Jewish theology and spirituality, as well as the challenges for Jewish identity. Series: Interreligious Studies in Theory and Practice. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAF; HRG; HRJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 237 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
Hinduism has become a vital 'other' for Judaism over the past decades. The book surveys the history of the relationship from historical to contemporary times, from travellers to religious leadership. It explores the potential enrichment for Jewish theology and spirituality, as well as the challenges for Jewish identity.
Hinduism has become a vital 'other' for Judaism over the past decades. The book surveys the history of the relationship from historical to contemporary times, from travellers to religious leadership. It explores the potential enrichment for Jewish theology and spirituality, as well as the challenges for Jewish identity.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
Series
Interreligious Studies in Theory and Practice
Number of Pages
275
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137558190
SKU
V9781137558190
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Ref
99-15
About Alon Goshen-Gottstein
Alon Goshen-Gottstein is Executive Director of the Elijah Interfaith Institute, Israel.
Reviews for The Jewish Encounter with Hinduism: Wisdom, Spirituality, Identity (Interreligious Studies in Theory and Practice)
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