Judaism as a civilization: toward a reconstruction of american jewish life
Auteur :
Kaplan, Mordecai M.
Éditeur :
Jewish Publication Society
ISBN :
9780827609181
Date de publication :
11 janv. 2010
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In this classic book, Mordecai Kaplan introduced a new way of looking at Judaism: as an evolving religious civilization. His approach required innovation in liturgy and ritual, elimination of obsolete customs, and adjustment in light of prevailing social, political, and cultural conditions. Kaplan felt that all Jews could play a part in this "reconstruction"