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Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Why have the monotheistic religions failed to produce societies that live up to their ethical ideals? A prominent rabbi answers this question by looking at his own faith and offering a way for religion to heal itself. In Putting God Second, Rabbi Donniel Hartman tackles one of modern life{u2019}s most urgent and vexing questions: Why are the great monotheistic faiths{u2014}Judaism, Christianity, and Islam{u2014}chronically unable to fulfill their...
Author
Publisher
Schocken Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In this powerful and timely book, one of the most admired and authoritative religious leaders of our time tackles the phenomenon of religious extremism and violence committed in the name of God. If religion is perceived as being part of the problem, Rabbi Sacks argues, then it must also form part of the solution. When religion becomes a zero-sum conceit{u2014}that is, my religion is the only right path to God, therefore your religion is by definition...
3) Dangerous religious ideas: the deep roots of self-critical faith in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Dangerous Religious Ideas explores the themes of Scripture, Election, and Reward & Punishment to investigate how Judaism, Christianity and Islam have grappled with both the perilous power and positive potential of their teachings"--
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