Renewing the Covenant
- 320 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Borowitz creatively explores his theory of Covenant, linking self to folk and God through the contemporary idiom of relationship.
Eugene B. Borowitz Bücher
Eugene B. Borowitz ist ein angesehener Gelehrter, der sich auf jüdisches religiöses Denken und dessen Schnittstellen zur Bildung konzentriert. Seine Arbeit befasst sich mit den tiefgreifenden Verbindungen zwischen jüdischen intellektuellen Traditionen und pädagogischen Ansätzen und untersucht deren Relevanz für das heutige Leben. Borowitz' Schriften zeichnen sich durch nachdenkliche Analysen und das Engagement aus, die Landschaft der jüdischen Philosophie zu beleuchten. Leser werden seine Beiträge als intellektuell anregend und inspirierend empfinden.
Judaism After Modernity: Papers from a Decade of Fruition
- 428 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
Exploring the evolution of postmodern Jewish theology, this collection of writings by Eugene B. Borowitz delves into his personal faith and intellectual journey. It reflects on his spiritual development and the impact of his 1991 work, Renewing the Covenant. Borowitz emphasizes the importance of praxis over doxis in Judaism, addressing themes such as aging and Zionism. Additionally, he shares insights from his relationships with influential figures like Abraham J. Heschel and engages in interfaith dialogue with notable non-Jewish thinkers.
Reviewing the Covenant: Eugene B. Borowitz and the Postmodern Renewal of Jewish Theology
- 214 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
The book features a dialogue among six Jewish philosophers and a Christian colleague, responding to Eugene B. Borowitz's influential work on postmodern Jewish theology. It explores the revitalization of contemporary Judaism through the renewal of its covenant, particularly in the context of post-Holocaust disillusionment. The essays address the challenges of faith and reason in a world shaped by modern ideologies. With contributions from notable thinkers, it offers a significant intellectual exploration of future directions in Jewish religious thought.
The Talmud's Theological Language-Game: A Philosophical Discourse Analysis
- 316 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Focusing on rabbinic methodology, the study employs contemporary philosophical hermeneutics to clarify the distinctive qualities of aggadah. It features a thorough review of modern scholarship, examining the intricacies of rabbinic thought, logic, and discourse. The author's insights contribute significantly to understanding the complexities of rabbinic literature and its interpretative frameworks.