Kabbalah and Ecology: God's Image in the More-Than-Human World - Hardcover

Seidenberg, David Mevorach

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107081335 ISBN 13: 9781107081338

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Synopsis

Kabbalah and Ecology is a groundbreaking book that resets the conversation about ecology and the Abrahamic traditions. David Mevorach Seidenberg challenges the anthropocentric reading of the Torah, showing that a radically different orientation to the more-than-human world of nature is not only possible, but that such an orientation also leads to a more accurate interpretation of scripture, rabbinic texts, Maimonides and Kabbalah. Deeply grounded in traditional texts and fluent with the physical sciences, this book proposes not only a new understanding of God's image but also a new direction for restoring religion to its senses and to a more alive relationship with the more-than-human, both with nature and with divinity.

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Review:

'This book will be of interest in numerous disciplines, including Jewish studies, conservation and environmental studies, and religion. Recommended for all Jewish libraries.' David B. Levy, Association of Jewish Libraries News

Book Description:

Kabbalah and Ecology resets the conversation about ecology and the Abrahamic traditions. David Mevorach Seidenberg challenges the anthropocentric reading of the Torah, showing that a radically different orientation to the more-than-human world of nature leads to a more accurate interpretation of scripture, rabbinic texts, Maimonides, and Kabbalah.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1107081335
• ISBN 13: 9781107081338
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 420