Judaism and the Doctrine of Creation
Judaism and the Doctrine of Creation

Author: Norbert M. Samuelson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1994-11-24

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 0521452147

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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.

Creation in Jewish and Christian Tradition
Creation in Jewish and Christian Tradition

Author: Henning Graf Reventlow

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2002-04-30

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1841271624

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In this volume Jewish and Christian perspectives on creation of the Bible, with contemporary theological, philosophical and political issues are raised by the Biblical-Jewish-Christian concepts of creation.

Seek My Face, Speak My Name
Seek My Face, Speak My Name

Author: Arthur Green

Publisher: Jason Aronson

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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Contemporary Jews. The book is at once a beginner's invitation to the profundity of Jewish spirituality and a rich rethinking of texts and positions for those who have already walked some distance along the Jewish path.

Theologies of Creation in Early Judaism and Ancient Christianity
Theologies of Creation in Early Judaism and Ancient Christianity

Author: Tobias Nicklas

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 3110246309

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As environmental destruction begins to seriously affect humans, it has become increasingly relevant to reflect on the essential elements of the Jewish and Christian theologies of creation. The essays in this volume explore key aspects of creation theology, which poses the question of the origin of the world and of man. Creation theology is rooted in the concept of man who owes his existence to God and who is placed in a cosmos which God created as "good". At the same time, the essays show that even back in antiquity, the creation discussion held high potential for ideological criticism.

Engaging the Doctrine of Israel
Engaging the Doctrine of Israel

Author: Matthew Levering

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2021-09-16

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13: 172529110X

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This book is the dogmatic sequel to Levering’s Engaging the Doctrine of Marriage, in which he argued that God’s purpose in creating the cosmos is the eschatological marriage of God and his people.. God sets this marriage into motion through his covenantal election of a particular people, the people of Israel. Central to this people’s relationship with the Creator God are their Scriptures, exodus, Torah, Temple, land, and Davidic kingship. As a Christian Israelology, this book devotes a chapter to each of these topics, investigating their theological significance both in light of ongoing Judaism and in light of Christian Scripture (Old and New Testaments) and Christian theology. The book makes a significant contribution to charting a path forward for Jewish-Christian dialogue from the perspective of post-Vatican II Catholicism.

Judaism and Ecology
Judaism and Ecology

Author: Hava Tirosh-Samuelson

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13:

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This volume intends to contribute to the nascent discourse on Judaism and ecology by clarifying diverse conceptions of nature in Jewish thought and by using the insights of Judaism to formulate a constructive Jewish theology of nature.

Theologies of Creation in Early Judaism and Ancient Christianity
Theologies of Creation in Early Judaism and Ancient Christianity

Author: Tobias Nicklas

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2010-07-30

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 3110246317

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As environmental destruction begins to seriously affect humans, it has become increasingly relevant to reflect on the essential elements of the Jewish and Christian theologies of creation. The essays in this volume explore key aspects of creation theology, which poses the question of the origin of the world and of man. Creation theology is rooted in the concept of man who owes his existence to God and who is placed in a cosmos which God created as “good”. At the same time, the essays show that even back in antiquity, the creation discussion held high potential for ideological criticism.

Creation Out of Nothing
Creation Out of Nothing

Author: Paul Copan

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2004-06

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0801027330

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Addresses the biblical, philosophical, and scientific bases for the doctrine of creation out of nothing, while countering contemporary trends that are assailing this doctrine.

Covenant and Conversation
Covenant and Conversation

Author: Jonathan Sacks

Publisher: Maggid

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592640218

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In this second volume of his long-anticipated five-volume collection of parashat hashavua commentaries, Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks explores these intersections as they relate to universal concerns of freedom, love, responsibility, identity, and destiny. Chief Rabbi Sacks fuses Jewish tradition, Western philosophy, and literature to present a highly developed understanding of the human condition under Gods sovereignty. Erudite and eloquent, Covenant Conversation allows us to experience Chief Rabbi Sacks sophisticated approach to life lived in an ongoing dialogue with the Torah.

Revelation and the God of Israel
Revelation and the God of Israel

Author: Norbert M. Samuelson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2002-05-23

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1139434314

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Revelation and the God of Israel explores the concept of revelation as it emerges from the Hebrew Scriptures and is interpreted in Jewish philosophy and theology. The first part is a study in intellectual history that attempts to answer the question, what is the best possible understanding of revelation. The second part is a study in constructive theology and attempts to answer the question, is it reasonable to affirm belief in revelation. Here Norbert M. Samuelson focuses on the challenges given from a variety of contemporary academic disciplines, including evolutionary psychology, political ethics, analytic philosophy of religion, and source critical studies of the Bible. This important book offers a unique approach to theological questions and fresh solutions to them and will appeal to those interested in the history of philosophy, religious thought, and Judaism.