Cohen and Mendes-Flohr's classic work has been hailed by many as the most important comprehensive anthology ever published on topics central to Judaism from a modern perspective. This outstanding volume presents 140 concise yet authoritative essays by renowned Jewish figures Eugene Borowitz, Emil Fackenheim, Blu Greenberg, Susannah Heschel, Jacob Neusner, Gershom Scholem, Adin Steinsaltz, and many others. They define and reflect upon such central ideas as charity, chosen people, death, family, love, myth, suffering, Torah, tradition and more.
With entries from Aesthetics to Zionism, this book provides striking insights into both the Jewish experience and the Judeo-Christian tradition. This resource is sure to bring readers closer to an understanding of what Judaism is all about.
