Synopsis
A biography of Louis Jacobs, rabbi, theologian and author of the highly controversial book on Jewish thought and religion, We Have Reason to Believe.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Harry Freedman is Britain's leading author of popular works of Jewish culture and history. His books include Leonard Cohen: The Mystical Roots of Genius, Shylock's Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice's Jews and the Ghetto, The Talmud: A Biography, Britain's Jews: Confidence, Maturity, Anxiety and Kabbalah: Secrecy, Scandal and the Soul. He has a PhD on an Aramaic translation of the Bible from the University of London. He lives in London with his wife Karen. You can follow his regular articles on harryfreedman.substack.com.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Reason to Believe: The Controversial Life of Rabbi...
Stock Image
Reason to Believe: The Controversial Life of Rabbi Louis Jacobs
Seller: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. PLEASE NOTE: FORMER LIBRARY COPY. MAY HAVE IDENTIFYING MARKS, STAMPS AND/OR STICKERS, ETC. Former Library book. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # H-04-5460
Stock Image
Reason to Believe
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2020
ISBN 10: 1472979389
ISBN 13: 9781472979384
New
Hardcover
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # HU-9781472979384
Buy New
£ 21.02
£ 5.02 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 10 available
Seller Image
Reason to Believe
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2020
ISBN 10: 1472979389
ISBN 13: 9781472979384
New
Hardcover
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: New. Louis Jacobs was Britain's most gifted Jewish scholar. A Talmudic genius, outstanding teacher and accomplished author, cultured and easy-going, he was widely expected to become Britain's next Chief Rabbi.Then controversy struck. The Chief Rabbi refused to appoint him as Principal of Jews' College, the country's premier rabbinic college. He further forbade him from returning as rabbi to his former synagogue. All because of a book Jacobs had written some years earlier, challenging from a rational perspective the traditional belief in the origins of the Torah.The British Jewish community was torn apart. It was a scandal unlike anything they had ever previously endured. The national media loved it. Jacobs became a cause celebre, a beacon of reason, a humble man who wouldn't be compromised. His congregation resigned en masse and created a new synagogue for him in Abbey Road, the heart of fashionable 1960s London. It became the go-to venue for Jews seeking reasonable answers to questions of faith.A prolific author of over 50 books and hundreds of articles on every aspect of Judaism, from the basics of religious belief to the complexities of mysticism and law, Louis Jacobs won the heart and affection of the mainstream British Jewish community. When the Jewish Chronicle ran a poll to discover the Greatest British Jew, Jacobs won hands down. He said it made him feel daft.Reason To Believe tells the dramatic and touching story of Louis Jacobs's life, and of the human drama lived out by his family, deeply wounded by his rejection. Seller Inventory # LU-9781472979384
Buy New
£ 27.54
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Reason to Believe
Seller: Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, Italy
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9fad96a0aa70cb7f9cb9e009eb6700f4
Stock Image
Reason to Believe
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2020
ISBN 10: 1472979389
ISBN 13: 9781472979384
New
Hardcover
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # HU-9781472979384
Seller Image
Reason to Believe (Hardcover)
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2020
ISBN 10: 1472979389
ISBN 13: 9781472979384
New
Hardcover
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Louis Jacobs was Britains most gifted Jewish scholar. A Talmudic genius, outstanding teacher and accomplished author, cultured and easy-going, he was widely expected to become Britains next Chief Rabbi.Then controversy struck. The Chief Rabbi refused to appoint him as Principal of Jews College, the countrys premier rabbinic college. He further forbade him from returning as rabbi to his former synagogue. All because of a book Jacobs had written some years earlier, challenging from a rational perspective the traditional belief in the origins of the Torah.The British Jewish community was torn apart. It was a scandal unlike anything they had ever previously endured. The national media loved it. Jacobs became a cause celebre, a beacon of reason, a humble man who wouldnt be compromised. His congregation resigned en masse and created a new synagogue for him in Abbey Road, the heart of fashionable 1960s London. It became the go-to venue for Jews seeking reasonable answers to questions of faith.A prolific author of over 50 books and hundreds of articles on every aspect of Judaism, from the basics of religious belief to the complexities of mysticism and law, Louis Jacobs won the heart and affection of the mainstream British Jewish community. When the Jewish Chronicle ran a poll to discover the Greatest British Jew, Jacobs won hands down. He said it made him feel daft.Reason To Believe tells the dramatic and touching story of Louis Jacobss life, and of the human drama lived out by his family, deeply wounded by his rejection. A biography of Louis Jacobs, rabbi, theologian and author of the highly controversial book on Jewish thought and religion, We Have Reason to Believe Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781472979384
Stock Image
Reason to Believe: The Controversial Life of Rabbi Louis Jacobs
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2020
ISBN 10: 1472979389
ISBN 13: 9781472979384
New
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. 2020. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781472979384
Stock Image
Reason to Believe: The Controversial Life of Rabbi Louis Jacobs
Published by
Bloomsbury Continuum 2020-11-12, 2020
ISBN 10: 1472979389
ISBN 13: 9781472979384
New
Hardcover
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-HCE-9781472979384
Buy New
£ 16.91
£ 15.49 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 10 available
Seller Image
Reason to Believe: The Controversial Life of Rabbi Louis Jacobs
Published by
Bloomsbury Continuum, 2021
ISBN 10: 1472979389
ISBN 13: 9781472979384
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. The jacket is a touch shelf and edge worn. There are no inscriptions, and the pages within are crisp, clean and tightly bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # fh644h
Buy Used
£ 10.95
£ 21.56 shipping
Ships from South Africa to U.S.A.
Ships from South Africa to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Reason to Believe: The Controversial Life of Rabbi Louis Jacobs
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 391464174
Buy New
£ 28.97
£ 6.50 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 3 available