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Abraham Geiger's Liberal Judaism: Personal Meaning And Religious Authority (Jewish Literature and Culture)

By Ken Koltun-Fromm

Book information

Year
2006
ISBN
0253347440, 9780253347442, 9780253111852
Open Library ID
OL9441997M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2532715 bytes)
Pages
192\193
Topic
Literature Literary
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

German rabbi, scholar, and theologian Abraham Geiger (1810--1874) is recognized as the principal leader of the Reform movement in German Judaism. In his new work, Ken Koltun-Fromm argues that for Geiger personal meaning in religion -- rather than rote ritual practice or acceptance of dogma -- was the key to religion's moral authority. In five chapters, the book explores issues central to Geiger's work that speak to contemporary Jewish practice -- historical memory, biblical interpretation, ritual and gender practices, rabbinic authority, and Jewish education. This is essential reading for scholars, rabbis, rabbinical students, and informed Jewish readers interested in Conservative and Reform Judaism.Published with the generous support of the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation.

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