Rabbi Akiva's Philosophy of Love (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

This book explores the philosophy of love through the thought and life of Rabbi Akiva ben Joseph. Readers of the Talmud are introduced to Rabbi Akiva through the iconic story of his love for his wife Rachel. From this starting point, Naftali Rothenberg conducts a thorough examination of the harmonious approach to love in the obstacle-laden context of human reality. Discussing the deterioration of passion into simple lust, the ability to contend with suffering and death, and so forth, Rothenberg addresses the deepest and most pressing questions about human love. The readings and observations offered here allow readers to acquire the wisdom of love-not merely as an assemblage of theoretical arguments and abstract statements, but as an analysis of the internal contradictions and difficulties revealed in the context of attempts to realize and implement harmonious love.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	August 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Naftali Rothenberg
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	226
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-58141-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General Books > Philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General
LSN:	3-319-58141-4
Barcode:	9783319581415

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