The Love of God Divine Gift, Human Gratitude, and Mutual Faithfulness in Judaism |
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| Author:
| Levenson, Jon D. |
| Series title: | Library of Jewish Ideas Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-20250-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2020 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $34.99 |
Book Description:
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A compelling interpretation of a foundational concept of Jewish religious lifeThe love of God is arguably the most essential element in Judaism-but also one of the most confounding. In biblical and rabbinic literature, the obligation to love God appears as a formal commandment. Yet most people today think of love as a feeling and wonder how an
A compelling interpretation of a foundational concept of Jewish religious lifeThe love of God is arguably the most essential element in Judaism-but also one of the most confounding. In biblical and rabbinic literature, the obligation to love God appears as a formal commandment. Yet most people today think of love as a feeling and wonder how an