Sacks, Jonathan
A Letter in the Scroll: Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780743267427
- author:
- Sacks, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Free Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Letter in the Scroll: Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion Rabbi Jonathan Sacks explores the enduring strength of Judaism in the face of adversity, tracing the revolutionary series of philosophical and theological ideas that have shaped the religion. He portrays Jewish identity as an honor as well as a duty, and argues for the importance of affiliation and practice in our secular times. The Jewish people have survived catastrophe after catastrophe, yet their community remains vibrant and thriving. Rabbi Sacks uses the metaphor of a Torah scroll, where each individual Jew is a crucial part of the people, to make a passionate argument for the value of being part of this dynamic and inclusive tradition. This book is a personal answer to the question of how Judaism has remained and flourished despite adversity, and invites readers to engage with the joys of being a Jew.
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