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Jack Shechter offers a detailed clarification of the ideational
development within each of the tenets that flow from the Oneness of
God that is the core of the monotheistic idea as it has evolved
over the centuries. The Idea of Monotheism historically traces the
concept of God as it emerged in the ongoing life of the people in
specific time periods; it reflects the newly perceived perspectives
about the deity due to changing times, locales, and climates of
opinion. However, so profoundly One is God in Judaism, these
transformations had not effect whatever on this eternally uniform
substance. Thus, what man did over time was to uncover God's true
nature; he unraveled that which was always there-the nonexistence
of other gods and His universality.
The claim of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel is long
established - and long challenged. Most Jews, and non-Jews, asked
to explain their relationship with the actual physical territory of
Israel, will offer some vague reference to God's promise, or
historical right, or the place as "Holy Land." Even the Bible and
some of its commentaries often present varied and contradictory
perspectives about Israel and the Land. This fact, added to the
confusion that accompanies conflicting theological and political
perceptions, results in the claims and counterclaims that have led
to continuing tension and confrontation among current peoples. In
this book, Dr. Shechter steps forth into the ideological quicksand
that surrounds the entire question of the relationship between God,
the Jewish people, and the Land of Israel. This is a matter that
Christians and Muslims, as well, are deeply preoccupied with as it
relates to their own domains. The author explores in detail the
perplexing issues that flow from the triad of God, Israel, and the
Land. His analyses are rooted in the Biblical and rabbinic texts
themselves, in addition to other scholarly disciplines impinging on
the subject. Among others, the basic questions wrestled within this
work include: -What are the theological and historical prisms
through which the land of Israel is viewed? -What are the
ramifications implicit in the notion that the land was "promised"?
-What does a tradition have in mind when it designates a place -
and Israel's place - as "holy"? -What has all this to do with the
claims, conflicts, and confrontations that roil the Middle East in
our time? A set of pointed questions prompted by the explorations
in the work is included to assist in considering contemporary
implications. This is a book that promises to bring clarity to
issues of great moment - both in the past and in our time.
The claim of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel is long
established - and long challenged. Most Jews, and non-Jews, asked
to explain their relationship with the actual physical territory of
Israel, will offer some vague reference to God's promise, or
historical right, or the place as 'Holy Land.' Even the Bible and
some of its commentaries often present varied and contradictory
perspectives about Israel and the Land. This fact, added to the
confusion that accompanies conflicting theological and political
perceptions, results in the claims and counterclaims that have led
to continuing tension and confrontation among current peoples. In
this book, Dr. Shechter steps forth into the ideological quicksand
that surrounds the entire question of the relationship between God,
the Jewish people, and the Land of Israel. This is a matter that
Christians and Muslims, as well, are deeply preoccupied with as it
relates to their own domains. The author explores in detail the
perplexing issues that flow from the triad of God, Israel, and the
Land. His analyses are rooted in the Biblical and rabbinic texts
themselves, in addition to other scholarly disciplines impinging on
the subject. Among others, the basic questions wrestled within this
work include: -What are the theological and historical prisms
through which the land of Israel is viewed? -What are the
ramifications implicit in the notion that the land was 'promised'?
-What does a tradition have in mind when it designates a place -
and Israel's place - as 'holy'? -What has all this to do with the
claims, conflicts, and confrontations that roil the Middle East in
our time? A set of pointed questions prompted by the explorations
in the work is included to assist in considering contemporary
implications. This is a book that promises to bring clarity to
issues of great moment - both in the past and in our time.
This two-volume Journey of a Rabbi consists of essays describing
ventures undertaken, events experienced, and ideas articulated that
reflect the life work of a rabbi and Jewish educator. What threads
its way throughout these writings is a persistent search for ways
and means to revitalize Jewish life in our time. Written in lucid
and compelling fashion, the story portrays early family influences
and mentoring of a searching youth, experiences of a rabbinical
student, army chaplain, and pulpit rabbi that brought into focus
the tasks ahead. The story proceeds to detail the work as a
denominational executive, which broadened concern for the larger
community and return to pulpit work devoted to fashioning a
"Synagogue-Center." It then segues into depiction of the
comprehensive initiatives in education, the arts and community
outreach as Dean at the University of Judaism. Interspersed
throughout are "thought" essays about religious phenomena, faith,
the personal life, the land of Israel, and "lessons learned" from a
lifetime of experiences.
This two-volume Journey of a Rabbi consists of essays describing
ventures undertaken, events experienced, and ideas articulated that
reflect the life work of a rabbi and Jewish educator. What threads
its way throughout these writings is a persistent search for ways
and means to revitalize Jewish life in our time. Written in lucid
and compelling fashion, the story portrays early family influences
and mentoring of a searching youth, experiences of a rabbinical
student, army chaplain, and pulpit rabbi that brought into focus
the tasks ahead. The story proceeds to detail the work as a
denominational executive, which broadened concern for the larger
community and return to pulpit work devoted to fashioning a
"Synagogue-Center." It then segues into depiction of the
comprehensive initiatives in education, the arts and community
outreach as Dean at the University of Judaism. Interspersed
throughout are "thought" essays about religious phenomena, faith,
the personal life, the land of Israel, and "lessons learned" from a
lifetime of experiences.
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