An intelligent person's guide to Judaism
By: Shmuley Boteach.
Publisher: Duckworth; International Publishers Marketing; Bristol Classical Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
Subjects: Judaism.
Description: "What does it mean that we are spiritual beings? Can humans bring harmony to their dual spiritual and material nature and achieve success? Shmuley Boteach tackles this important issue in a freshly argued book that will stir up debate. Arguing that Judaism possesses a core of wisdom that appeals to Jews and non-Jews alike, Shmuley Boteach rejects Judaism seeking piety in abstractions, in rationalising injustice and suffering, in explaining the Holocaust away as a punishment for assimilation. He pleads for recognition of the fact that, unlike Christianity, Judaism is not about death or suffering, but primarily about seeking optimism and spirituality. Judaism is a religion with a profound earthward orientation and is uniquely suited to modern-day men and women who desire professional success without starving their souls."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]) and index.