Exploring contemporary Jewish images of God, this anthology features insights from notable twentieth-century thinkers like Martin Buber and Harold Kushner. Rabbi Sonsino curates their writings, offering a deep dive into their original ideas and reflections shaped by historical events. The book serves as an engaging introduction to the diverse perspectives of these influential scholars, illuminating the evolution of Jewish thought in modern times.
Exploring various paths to spirituality within Judaism, this book provides an in-depth look at how each route can enrich the soul and illuminate the mind. It offers a candid discussion of the diverse spiritual practices and philosophies, highlighting their unique contributions to personal growth and enlightenment.
What is God anyway?First published in 1986, Finding God contained essays on significant Jewish thinkers, attempting to answer the questions looming above us all: What is God? Is there more than one way to perceive of God? How can we know God? What does God "want" from us? How does God relate to me?As in the earlier edition of Finding God, the approaches to God found in biblical texts and in the prayerbook are explored, as are those of the classical and medieval rabbis. This latest edition of Finding God includes two new essays on the distinct theologies of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Alvin Reines, as well as a chapter on newer approaches, including those of Emil Fackenheim, Harold Schulweis, Marcia Falk, Lawrence Kushner, and Judith Plaskow. There is no one right way to view God for Jews, but with the help of this book readers will be better able to understand the multiple ways that Jews have continued to wrestle with the idea of God throughout history.-- Revised edition-- Three new chapters-- A multiplicity of distinctively Jewish theological perspectives-- Ideal for high school, adult education courses, and Introduction to Judaism-- Free discussion guide available at www.uahcpress.com
