The Essential Agus The Writings Of Jacob B. Agus

Agus, Jacob B. ; edited by Steven T. Katz

ISBN 10: 0814746926 / ISBN 13: 9780814746929

Editore: New York University Press, New York, 1997

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9.1 X 5.4 X 1.7 inches; 573 pages. Codice articolo 309717

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Titolo: The Essential Agus The Writings Of Jacob B. ...

Casa editrice: New York University Press, New York

Data di pubblicazione: 1997

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: Very Good

Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good

Edizione: First Printing.

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Riassunto:

Rabbi Jacob Agus' (1911-1986) intellectual production spanned nearly a half century and covered an enormous historical and conceptual range, from the biblical to the modern era. Best known as an important Jewish scholar, he also held important rabbinic, teaching, and public positions. Although born and raised within an orthodox setting, Agus was strongly influenced by American liberalism and his work displayed modernizing sympathies, reservations about nationalism--including some forms of Zionism--and often severe criticisms of kabbalah. Agus crafted a unique, quite American, modernizing vision that ardently sought to remain in touch with the wellsprings of the rabbinic tradition while remaining open to the intellectual and moral currents of his own time.The Essential Agus brings together a sampling of Agus' most important published and unpublished material in one easily accessible volume. It will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers seeking to experience Agus' intellectual legacy.

L'autore:

Steven T. Katz is Slater Professor of Jewish and Holocaust Studies and former Director of the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies at Boston University. His many publications include The Holocaust in Historical Context.