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Dynamics of Continuity and Change in Jewish Religious Life (Hardcover)
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Dynamics of Continuity and Change in Jewish Religious Life (Hardcover)
Series: Touro College Press Books
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While the oft-quoted saying "the more things change, the more they
stay the same" seems to aptly describe the nature of social life,
the reverse may be equally accurate: the more things stay the same,
the more they change. Indeed, the recognized institutions of human
society, of which religion is a primary example, are both sources
of stability and continuity as well as innovation and change. The
dynamics of Jewish religious continuity and change are presented in
this book through a group of distinguished scholars from the fields
of sociology, history, medicine, religion, and Jewish studies
examining key cases and themes in religious life, emphasizing
illustrations of the maintenance of tradition and facing of trends
pressing for transformation. This volume demonstrates the
importance of case studies and historical, ideological, and
philosophical surveys in understanding the actions of individual,
organizational or communal actors attempting to create, maintain,
or disrupt religious institutions, across geographical boundaries
and time frames. This research has the potential not only to
positively affect scholarly discussions, but also to generate
greater understanding and dialogue among those who study Jewish
life and those who work in Jewish organizations and live and
function in religious communities. Indeed, the book brings a
sophisticated understanding of Jewish law, religious texts,
communities and institutions, of the interplay of internal and
external social and ideological forces, of the impact of
organizations, and of the potential for individuals and groups to
shape their religious environments.
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