Judaism and the Doctrine of Creation (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2007
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Paperback. The topic of this book is 'creation'. It breaks down into discussions of two distinct, but interrelated, questions: what does the universe look like, and what is its origin? The opinions about creation considered by Norbert Samuelson come from the Hebrew scriptures, Greek philosophy, Jewish philosophy and contemporary physics. His perspective is Jewish, liberal and philosophical. It is 'Jewish' because the foundation of the discussion is biblical texts interpreted in the light of traditional rabbinic texts. It is 'philosophical' because the subject matter is important in both past and present philosophical texts, and to Jewish philosophy in particular. Finally, it is 'liberal' because the authorities consulted include heterodox as well as orthodox Jewish sources. The ensuing discussion leads to original conclusions about a diversity of topics, including the limits of human reason and religious faith, and the relevance of scientific models to religious doctrine. A discussion of what the doctrine of creation can mean to anyone who takes seriously the teachings of the classic rabbis, ancient and modern philosophers, and contemporary scientists. It comprises a unique synthesis of religious belief and philosophical speculation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Judaism and the Doctrine of Creation (Paperback)
- Author
- Norbert M. Samuelson
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0521046858
- ISBN 13
- 9780521046855
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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"This is a sophisticated and valuable work that libraries serving advanced Judaica and philosophy programs will want to purchase." Choice
"...his work is one of the few lucid and intelligent efforts to cross this modern divide, his study will be useful to scholars of Jewish philosophy and the philosophy of science." Mara Benjamin, Religious Studies Review
"Samuelson concludes by drawing on quantum mechanics and recent scientific cosmogonies to offer correlations between contemporary physics and traditional Jewish thinking about creation....lucid and intelligent..." Mara Benjamin, Religious Studies Review
"Samuelson's approach to the religion-science interaction ultimately provides a foundation for judging, critiquing the adequacy of contemporary cosmology for the future of Jewish thought....Samuelson's efforts to draw us into that world are lucid and instructive....the new book by Samuelson is a vital, lucid, creative contribution." James F. Moore, Zygon
"The book is provacative in its breadth, raising significant issues beyond even its admittedly broad-ranging topic. Samuelson provides an opportunity for the reader to contemplate not only the relation between ancient, medieval, and modern Jewish and scientific accounts of creation, but also the relation between religion and science more broadly defined....Judaism and the Doctrine of Creation is a book that should cause us to think more deeply about the scope and possibilities of modern theology in general, and of Jewish philosophy in particular." Leora Batinitzky, Modern Theology
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