Rabbi Jacob Agus' (1911-1986) intellectual production spanned
nearly a half century and covered an enormous historical and
conceptual range, from the biblical to the modern era. Best known
as an important Jewish scholar, he also held important rabbinic,
teaching, and public positions. Although born and raised within an
orthodox setting, Agus was strongly influenced by American
liberalism and his work displayed modernizing sympathies,
reservations about nationalism--including some forms of
Zionism--and often severe criticisms of kabbalah. Agus crafted a
unique, quite American, modernizing vision that ardently sought to
remain in touch with the wellsprings of the rabbinic tradition
while remaining open to the intellectual and moral currents of his
own time.
The Essential Agus brings together a sampling of Agus' most
important published and unpublished material in one easily
accessible volume. It will be an invaluable resource for students
and researchers seeking to experience Agus' intellectual
legacy.
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