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This is a Comprehensive"how-To"and"know All"guide to Jewish faith and values, written by great Jewish Theologian. It contains answers to questions about God, Torah, mitzvot, holidays, festivals, rituals, Jewish symbols, philosophy, mysticism, and more.

"Aware of the sharp impact of the current "God is dead" issue in American life, particularly as it is affecting Christian theology, the editiors of Commentary, the leading journal of Jewish intellectual thought, were curious to know it's effects upon Judaism. To a group of leading rabbis they submitted a list of questions, which in essence are as follows: -In what sense do you believe the Torah to be divine revelation? -In what sense do you believe that the Jews are the chosen people of God? -Is Judaism the one true religion? -Does Judaism as a religion entail any particular political viewpoint: -Does the "God is dead" question have any relevance to Judaism?" -- Dust jacket.

Commentary Magazine Thirty-eight rabbis and theologians offer a contemporary restatement of the basic concepts of Judaism. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

A lively exploration of Jewish ideas and beliefs. "Anyone who seeks to know what Judaism is really all about will be in his debt" (David Wolpe, author of Why Be Jewish?). In this fresh and lucid study, Ariel presents the fundamentals of Jewish thought on the profound issues of God, human destiny, good and evil, Torah, and messianism, guiding the reader toward a definition of the beliefs that shape Jewish identity. This lively exploration of Jewish ideas and beliefs provides a rationale and stimulus for anyone seeking to understand or reconnect to the rich and diverse spiritual tradition of Judaism.

"Aware of the sharp impact of the current "God is dead" issue in American life, particularly as it is affecting Christian theology, the editiors of Commentary, the leading journal of Jewish intellectual thought, were curious to know it's effects upon Judaism. To a group of leading rabbis they submitted a list of questions, which in essence are as follows: -In what sense do you believe the Torah to be divine revelation? -In what sense do you believe that the Jews are the chosen people of God? -Is Judaism the one true religion? -Does Judaism as a religion entail any particular political viewpoint: -Does the "God is dead" question have any relevance to Judaism?"--Jacket