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The Philosophy of the Bible as Foundation of Jewish Culture. Philosophy of Biblical Narrative.
Eliezer Schweid
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Description for The Philosophy of the Bible as Foundation of Jewish Culture. Philosophy of Biblical Narrative.
The fundamental book of Eliezer Schweid is a modern interpretation of the Bible as narrative and law which can reopen the dialogue of contemporary Jews with the Bible, from which a dynamic Jewish culture can continue to draw its inspiration. Translator(s): Levin, Leonard. Series: Reference Library of Jewish Intellectual History. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; HRJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 482.
Like Spinoza in his "Theological-Political Treatise", Schweid helps us grasp the potential for seeing radically new messages in this oldest of books, "The Bible." The American Founding Fathers realized that "The Bible" offers strong support for the doctrine of popular sovereignty. Socially, it offers a message of egalitarianism, especially in the provisions of the Jubilee. It is hardly an accident that two modern political movements found mottos ready at hand from the 25th chapter of Leviticus: 'Proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof' (from the Liberty Bell), and 'The land shall not be sold in perpetuity' (motto ... Read more
Like Spinoza in his "Theological-Political Treatise", Schweid helps us grasp the potential for seeing radically new messages in this oldest of books, "The Bible." The American Founding Fathers realized that "The Bible" offers strong support for the doctrine of popular sovereignty. Socially, it offers a message of egalitarianism, especially in the provisions of the Jubilee. It is hardly an accident that two modern political movements found mottos ready at hand from the 25th chapter of Leviticus: 'Proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof' (from the Liberty Bell), and 'The land shall not be sold in perpetuity' (motto ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Academic Studies Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Series
Reference Library of Jewish Intellectual History
Number of Pages
224
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Brighton, United States
ISBN
9781934843000
SKU
V9781934843000
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About Eliezer Schweid
Eliezer Schweid (1929-2022) was Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought at the Hebrew University. He published over forty books in general and specific areas of Jewish thought of all periods, and commented frequently on the relevance of the legacy of Jewish thought to contemporary issues of Jewish and universal human concern. He was the recipient of the distinguished Israel Prize and ... Read more
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