An Intellectually Rich and Challenging Exploration of Modern Jewish
Theology
"How we deal with revelation determines how we handle the issue of
authority in belief and practice. How we understand authority determines
how we deal with the claims of the tradition on us; how we deal with
those claims determines how we shape our own Judaism. That conclusion
opens the gate to a reconsideration of all of Judaism's theology, in
particular how we understand God, for God is at the heart of Torah."
--from the Introduction
With clarity and passion, award-winning teacher, author and theologian
Neil Gillman captures the power of Jewish theological claims and reveals
extraordinary insights into Jewish identity, the purpose of religion,
and our relationship with God.
Drawing from Judaism's sacred texts as well as great thinkers such as
Mordecai Kaplan, Abraham Joshua Heschel and Paul Tillich, Gillman traces
his theological journey over four decades of study, beginning with his
own understanding of revelation. He explores the role of symbol and myth
in our understanding of the nature of God and covenant. He examines the
importance of community in both determining authority and sanctifying
sacred space.
By charting the development of his own personal theology, Gillman
explores the evolution of Jewish thought and its implications for modern
Jewish religious identity today and in the future.
