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Verus Israel - Study of the Relations Between Christians and Jews in the Roman Empire, AD 135-425 (Paperback, New edition):... Verus Israel - Study of the Relations Between Christians and Jews in the Roman Empire, AD 135-425 (Paperback, New edition)
Marcel Simon
R989 Discovery Miles 9 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Marcel Simon's classic study examines Jewish-Christian relations in the Roman Empire from the second Jewish War (132-5 CE) to the end of the Jewish Patriarchate in 425 CE. First published in French in 1948, the book overturns the then commonly held view that the Jewish and Christian communities gradually ceased to interact and that the Jews gave up proselytizing among the gentiles. On the contrary, Simon maintains that Judaism continued to make its influence felt on the world at large and to be influenced by it in turn. He analyses both the antagonisms and the attractions between the two faiths, and concludes with a discussion of the eventual disappearance of Judaism as a missionary religion. The rival community triumphed with the help of a Christian imperial authority and a doctrine well adapted to the Graeco-Roman mentality.

Jews - Their Religious Beliefs and Practices (Paperback, 2nd revised ed): Alan Unterman Jews - Their Religious Beliefs and Practices (Paperback, 2nd revised ed)
Alan Unterman
R730 Discovery Miles 7 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This revised introduction to Jewish beliefs and practices demonstrates that Judaism is a living religion which retains the vitality apparent in the Biblical corpus, but which has gone on to develop institutions, modes of behaviour and patterns of thought which together constitute the singularity of Jewish expression.;The study offers, for the non-Jew and the uninformed Jew, an insight into the great legal, mystical, theological, ethical and ritual traditions which have preserved the identity of the exiled and often outcast Jew, and enabled him to carry the message of the Hebrew Bible into the modern world. Alan Unterman is the author of "The Wisdom of the Jewish Mystics" and "Dictionary of Jewish Lore and Legend".

Creationism in Twentieth-Century America (Hardcover): Ronald L. Numbers Creationism in Twentieth-Century America (Hardcover)
Ronald L. Numbers
R35,902 Discovery Miles 359 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Despite the undeniable importance of anti-evolutionism in American cultural history, and the plethora of publications since the 1980s, few libraries have collected more than the occasional book or pamphlet on creationism and early creationist periodicals are almost impossible to find. This collection makes available works on creationism by such stalwarts as Arthur I. Brown, William Bell Riley, Harry Rimmer, Byron C. Nelson, George McCready Price, Harold W. Clark and Frank Lewis Marsh. It also reprints three of the earliest and rarest creationist journals in America: the Creationist, the Bulletin of Deluge Geology and the Forum for the Correlation of Science and the Bible. The collection as a whole plays an important part in the continuing debate in America over science and religion. There is a new preface to all volumes by the series editor Ronald L. Numbers.

Turn Aside from Evil and Do Good - An Introduction and a Way to the Tree of Life (Paperback): Zevi Hirsch Eichenstein Turn Aside from Evil and Do Good - An Introduction and a Way to the Tree of Life (Paperback)
Zevi Hirsch Eichenstein; Volume editing by Louis Jacobs
R726 Discovery Miles 7 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Turn Aside from Evil and Do Good was written by Zevi Hirsch Eichenstein (1763-1831), a hasidic master and renowned adept in Lurianic kabbalah. He wrote it with the intention of providing a guide to would-be hasidic kabbalists on how to live a holy life. Eichenstein was unusual in the hasidic world in that as well as being a kabbalist he was a competent talmudist and was also acquainted both with the science of his day and with medieval Jewish philosophy. His views differ from those of other hasidic masters, principally in the importance he attributes to studying the kabbalah, which he considers an important antidote to unbelief, and in his more positive attitude to the enjoyment of sexual activity and to business activity; he is concerned to show how both can be integrated in a holy life. This lively translation by Louis Jacobs of the second edition (1850), which includes the notes of R. Zevi Elimelekh of Dynow, gives the reader an insight into a highly unconventional hasidic master and the basic ideas of Lurianic kabbalah as he perceived them. Through hundreds of scholarly annotations, printed at the foot of each page for ease of reference, Louis Jacobs helps the reader to understand the kabbalistic ideas and imagery and other opaque terms, and clarifies the sources to which the author alludes. Turn Aside from Evil and Do Good conveys the full flavour of an original hasidic approach to kabbalism. Immensely readable, it will be of interest to anyone interested in hasidism and Jewish mysticism or the religious way and its social history. Louis Jacobs has added a very accessible introduction to explain the Lurianic system of kabbalah; he also provides biographical details of Eichenstein and his school, and a full bibliography.

Jewish Lives Project. Public Service (Hardcover): Abigail Morris Jewish Lives Project. Public Service (Hardcover)
Abigail Morris; Designed by James Webb; Editing managed by David Bownes; Edited by (general) Marina Fiorato
R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Jewish Lives Project. Commerce (Hardcover): Abigail Morris Jewish Lives Project. Commerce (Hardcover)
Abigail Morris; Editing managed by David Bownes; Designed by James Webb; Edited by (general) Marina Fiorato
R669 Discovery Miles 6 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Complete Jewish Bible Flexisoft (Leather / fine binding, Updated ed.): David H. Stern Complete Jewish Bible Flexisoft (Leather / fine binding, Updated ed.)
David H. Stern
R1,375 R1,113 Discovery Miles 11 130 Save R262 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Jewish Lives Project. Thought (Hardcover): Abigail Morris Jewish Lives Project. Thought (Hardcover)
Abigail Morris
R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Experience, Explanation and Faith - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Paperback): Anthony O'Hear Experience, Explanation and Faith - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Paperback)
Anthony O'Hear
R1,421 Discovery Miles 14 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this book Anthony O'Hear examines the reasons that are given for religious faith. His approach is firmly within the classical tradition of natural theology, but an underlying theme is the differences between the personal Creator of the Bible or the Koran and a God conceived of as the indeterminate ground of everything determinate. Drawing on several religious traditions and on the resources of contemporary philosophy, specific chapters analyse the nature of religious faith and of religious experience. They examine connections between religion and morality, and religion and human knowledge - the cosmological, teleological and ontological arguments, process thought, and the problem that evil presents for religion. The final chapter returns to the inherently dogmatic nature of religious faith and concludes that rational people should look beyond religion for the fulfilment of their spiritual needs.

Medieval Philosophy - A Contemporary Introduction (Paperback): Andrew W Arlig Medieval Philosophy - A Contemporary Introduction (Paperback)
Andrew W Arlig
R1,073 Discovery Miles 10 730 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book presents a new, contemporary introduction to medieval philosophy as it was practiced in all its variety in Western Europe and the Near East. It assumes only a minimal familiarity with philosophy, the sort that an undergraduate introduction to philosophy might provide, and it is arranged topically around questions and themes that will appeal to a contemporary audience. In addition to some of the perennial questions posed by philosophers, such as "Can we know anything, and if so, what?", "What is the fundamental nature of reality?", and "What does human flourishing consist in?", this volume looks at what medieval thinkers had to say, for instance, about our obligations towards animals and the environment, freedom of speech, and how best to organize ourselves politically. The book examines certain aspects of the thought of several well-known medieval figures, but it also introduces students to many important, yet underappreciated figures and traditions. It includes guidance for how to read medieval texts, provokes reflection through a series of study questions at the end of each chapter, and gives pointers for where interested readers can continue their exploration of medieval philosophy and medieval thought more generally. Key Features Covers the contributions of women to medieval philosophy, providing students with a fuller understanding of who did philosophy during the Middle Ages Includes a focus on certain topics that are usually ignored, such as animal rights, love, and political philosophy, providing students with a fuller range of interests that medieval philosophers had Gives space to non-Aristotelian forms of medieval thought Includes useful features for student readers like study questions and suggestions for further reading in each chapter

The Jewish Lives Project. Science (Hardcover): Abigail Morris The Jewish Lives Project. Science (Hardcover)
Abigail Morris
R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
God Dwells with His People (Paperback): Paul M Zehr God Dwells with His People (Paperback)
Paul M Zehr
R401 R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Save R67 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This carefully researched study on the tabernacle of the Old Testament draws from both Christian and Jewish sources. The author not only probes the nature of the construction of the tabernacle, but also explores its theological meaning in the Old and New Testaments.The unavoidable conclusion the author draws is that the divinely instructed building of the tabernacle was evidence of God's desire to dwell with his people and to lead them. 216 Pages.

Morality - Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times (Paperback): Jonathan Sacks Morality - Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times (Paperback)
Jonathan Sacks
R338 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R144 (43%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

We are living through a period of cultural climate change. We have outsourced morality to the markets on the one hand, and the state on the other. The markets have brought wealth to many, and the state has done much to contain the worst excesses of inequality, but neither is capable of bearing the moral weight of showing us how to live. This has had a profound impact on society and the way in which we interact with each other. Traditional values no longer hold, yet recent political swings show that modern ideals of tolerance have left many feeling rudderless and adrift. In this environment we see things fall apart in unexpected ways - toxic public discourse makes true societal progress almost unattainable, a more divisive society is fuelled by identity politics and extremism, and the rise of a victimhood mentality calls for 'safe spaces' but stifles debate. The influence of social media seems all-pervading and the breakdown of the family is only one result of the loss of social capital. Many fear what the future may hold. Delivering a devastatingly insightful critique of our modern condition, and assessing its roots and causes from the ancient Greeks through the Reformation and Enlightenment to the present day, Sacks argues that there is no liberty without morality, and no freedom without responsibility. If we care about the future of western civilisation, all of us must play our part in rebuilding our common moral foundation. Then we will discover afresh the life-transforming and counterintuitive truths that a nation is strong when it cares for the weak, and rich when it cares for the poor. Here is an inspiring vision of a world in which we can all find our place, and face the future without fear.

Shame (Paperback): Esther Liu Shame (Paperback)
Esther Liu
R318 R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Save R54 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Karaism - An Introduction to the Oldest Surviving Alternative Judaism (Hardcover): Daniel J. Lasker Karaism - An Introduction to the Oldest Surviving Alternative Judaism (Hardcover)
Daniel J. Lasker
R1,201 Discovery Miles 12 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Karaite Judaism emerged in the ninth century in the Islamic Middle East as an alternative to the rabbinic Judaism of the Jewish majority. Karaites reject the underlying assumption of rabbinic Judaism, namely, that Jewish practice is to be based on two divinely revealed Torahs, a written one, embodied in the Five Books of Moses, and an oral one, eventually written down in rabbinic literature. Karaites accept as authoritative only the Written Torah, as they understand it, and their form of Judaism therefore differs greatly from that of most Jews. Despite its permanent minority status, Karaism has been an integral part of the Jewish people continuously for twelve centuries. It has contributed greatly to Jewish cultural achievements, while providing a powerful intellectual challenge to the majority form of Judaism. This book is the first to present a comprehensive overview of the entire story of Karaite Judaism: its unclear origins; a Golden Age of Karaism in the Land of Israel; migrations through the centuries; Karaites in the Holocaust; unique Jewish religious practices, beliefs, and philosophy; biblical exegesis and literary accomplishments; polemics and historiography; and the present-day revival of the Karaite community in the State of Israel.

Rose Guide to the Feasts, Festivals and Fasts of the Bible (Hardcover): Paul H. Wright Rose Guide to the Feasts, Festivals and Fasts of the Bible (Hardcover)
Paul H. Wright; As told to Moshe Silberschein, Ophir Yarden, Steven P Lancaster, Heidi Kinner
R1,033 R867 Discovery Miles 8 670 Save R166 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Our Father Abraham - Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith (Paperback, 2nd ed.): Marvin R. Wilson Our Father Abraham - Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith (Paperback, 2nd ed.)
Marvin R. Wilson
R604 Discovery Miles 6 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Jewish Law Annual, v. 5 (Hardcover): Bernard S. Jackson The Jewish Law Annual, v. 5 (Hardcover)
Bernard S. Jackson
R4,202 R2,882 Discovery Miles 28 820 Save R1,320 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Volume 15 of The Jewish Law Annual adds to the growing list of articles on Jewish law that have been published in volumes 1-14 of this series, providing English-speaking readers with scholarly material meeting the highest academic standards. The volume contains six articles diverse in their scope and focus, encompassing legal, historical, textual, comparative and conceptual analysis, as well as a survey of recent literature and a chronicle of cases of interest. Among the topics covered are: lying in rabbinical court proceedings; unjust enrichment; can a witness serve as judge in the same case?; Caro's Shulham Arukh v. Maimonides' Mishne Torah in the Yemenite community, the New Jersey eruv wards.

On Freud's "Moses and Monotheism" (Paperback): Lawrence J. Brown On Freud's "Moses and Monotheism" (Paperback)
Lawrence J. Brown
R953 Discovery Miles 9 530 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

International contributors provide insight into Freud's last book. Discusses themes including tradition, anti-Semitism, historical truth and memory. Each author elaborates a contemporary perspective of elements in Freud's volume.

Who's Who in Jewish History (Paperback, 3rd edition): New edition revised by Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok, Joan Comay Who's Who in Jewish History (Paperback, 3rd edition)
New edition revised by Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok, Joan Comay
R711 Discovery Miles 7 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


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A Social History of Christian Origins - The Rejected Jesus (Paperback): Simon J Joseph A Social History of Christian Origins - The Rejected Jesus (Paperback)
Simon J Joseph
R1,131 Discovery Miles 11 310 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Employs the social-psychological study of social rejection, social identity theory, and social memory theory, shedding new light on the topic.

Jewish Religious and Philosophical Ethics (Hardcover): Curtis Hutt, Halla Kim, Berel Lerner Jewish Religious and Philosophical Ethics (Hardcover)
Curtis Hutt, Halla Kim, Berel Lerner
R3,912 Discovery Miles 39 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Twentieth century continental thinkers such as Bergson, Levinas and Jonas have brought fresh and renewed attentions to Jewish ethics, yet it still remains fairly low profile in the Anglophone academic world. This collection of critical essays brings together the work of established and up-and-coming scholars from Israel, the United States, and around the world on the topic of Jewish religious and philosophical ethics. The chapters are broken into three main sections - Rabbinics, Philosophy, and Contemporary Challenges. The authors address, using a variety of research strategies, the work of both major and lesser-known figures in historical Jewish religious and philosophical traditions. The book discusses a wide variety of topics related to Jewish ethics, including "ethics and the Mishnah," "Afro Jewish ethics," "Jewish historiographical ethics," as well as the conceptual/philosophical foundations of the law and virtues in the work of Martin Buber, Hermann Cohen, and Baruch Spinoza.The volume closes with four contributions on present-day frontiers in Jewish ethics. As the first book to focus on the nature, scope and ramifications of the Jewish ethics at work in religious and philosophical contexts, this book will be of great interest to anyone studying Jewish Studies, Philosophy and Religion.

Unorthodox - The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots (Paperback, Netflix TV Tie-In Edition): Deborah Feldman Unorthodox - The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots (Paperback, Netflix TV Tie-In Edition)
Deborah Feldman
R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Unorthodox is the bestselling memoir of a young Jewish woman’s escape from a religious sect, in the tradition of Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Infidel and Carolyn Jessop’s Escape, featuring a new epilogue by the author.

As a member of the strictly religious Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism, Deborah Feldman grew up under a code of relentlessly enforced customs governing everything from what she could wear and to whom she could speak to what she was allowed to read. Yet in spite of her repressive upbringing, Deborah grew into an independent-minded young woman whose stolen moments reading about the empowered literary characters of Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott helped her to imagine an alternative way of life among the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Trapped as a teenager in a sexually and emotionally dysfunctional marriage to a man she barely knew, the tension between Deborah’s desires and her responsibilities as a good Satmar girl grew more explosive until she gave birth at nineteen and realized that, regardless of the obstacles, she would have to forge a path—for herself and her son—to happiness and freedom.

Remarkable and fascinating, this “sensitive and memorable coming-of-age story” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) is one you won’t be able to put down.

A Meaning-Based Approach to Art Therapy - From the Holocaust to Contemporary Practices (Paperback): Elizabeth Hlavek A Meaning-Based Approach to Art Therapy - From the Holocaust to Contemporary Practices (Paperback)
Elizabeth Hlavek
R1,009 Discovery Miles 10 090 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

* This book has two main goals: to contextualize the phenomena of Holocaust artwork for the field of art therapy, and use that cannon of artwork to support the inclusion of logotherapy into art therapy theory and practice * Built on three sections of the author's doctoral work: theory, research, and practice * Themes are presented in practice in the third section can be used to guide clients in art therapy practice within the existential philosophy of logotherapy, which emphasizes meaning making to facilitate healing and personal growth

Job's Body and the Dramatised Comedy of Moralising (Paperback): Katherine E. Southwood Job's Body and the Dramatised Comedy of Moralising (Paperback)
Katherine E. Southwood
R1,210 Discovery Miles 12 100 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the expressions used to describe Job's body in pain and on the reactions of his friends to explore the moral and social world reflected in the language and the values that their speeches betray. A key contribution of this monograph is to highlight how the perspective of illness as retribution is powerfully refuted in Job's speeches and, in particular, to show how this is achieved through comedy. Comedy in Job is a powerful weapon used to expose and ridicule the idea of retribution. Rejecting the approach of retrospective diagnosis, this monograph carefully analyses the expression of pain in Job focusing specifically on somatic language used in the deity attack metaphors, in the deity surveillance metaphors and in the language connected to the body and social status. These metaphors are analysed in a comparative way using research from medical anthropology and sociology which focuses on illness narratives and expressions of pain. Job's Body and the Dramatised Comedy of Moralising will be of interest to anyone working on the Book of Job, as well as those with an interest in suffering and pain in the Hebrew Bible more broadly.

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