This Was from God - A Contemporary Theology of Torah and History (Hardcover)

Publicly or secretly, traditional Jews increasingly doubt the historical reliability of the Torah. Here, Gellman provides an ""old-fashioned"" Jewish theology for accepting the contemporary critique of Torah and history. Gellman presents an outline of the scholarly conclusions, and then examines faith responses and rejects apologetic attempts to evade the challenge. The book elucidates the notions of Divine Providence and Divine Accommodation that then provide a basis for the thesis that for centuries Divine Providence has been guiding toward a non-historical, non-literal understanding of the Torah. This was from God. Gellman advocates Hasidic-type non-literal approaches as most fitting for our times. Then, in light of the book's thesis, Gellman offers his understanding of Torah from Heaven, prayer, and the continuing validity of the commandments, for present-day traditional Judaism.

General

Imprint:	Academic Studies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Emunot: Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah
Release date:	September 2016
Authors:	Jerome (Yehuda) Gellman
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	222
ISBN-13:	978-1-61811-519-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General
LSN:	1-61811-519-7
Barcode:	9781618115195

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