The Love of God: Divine Gift, Human Gratitude, and Mutual Faithfulness in Judaism - Paperback
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Jon D. LevensonSeries:Library of Jewish IdeasPublish date:2020-03-31Pages:264
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Princeton University PressISBN-13:9780691202501ISBN-10:691202508UPC:9780691202501Book Category:Religion, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Judaism, Jewish StudiesBook Topic:Theology, HistorySize:8.20 x 5.00 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.7Product ID:SC0P9FV16H
A compelling interpretation of a foundational concept of Jewish religious life
The love of God is arguably the most essential element in Judaism--but also one of the most confounding. In biblical and rabbinic literature, the obligation to love God appears as a formal commandment. Yet most people today think of love as a feeling and wonder how an emotion can be commanded. Jon Levenson traces the origins of the concept to the ancient institution of covenant, showing how covenantal love is a matter neither of sentiment nor of dry legalism. In origin, the love of God is, instead, thoroughly relational in nature, inseparable from the deeply personal two-way relationship that finds expression in God's mysterious love for the people of Israel, who in turn observe God's laws out of profound gratitude for his acts of deliverance and continuing faithfulness to him in the face of temptations to abandon the relationship.Languages:EnglishPublisher:Princeton University PressISBN-13:9780691202501ISBN-10:691202508UPC:9780691202501Book Category:Religion, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Judaism, Jewish StudiesBook Topic:Theology, HistorySize:8.20 x 5.00 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.7Product ID:SC0P9FV16H
Jon D. Levenson is the Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University. His many books include Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel, which won the National Jewish Book Award, and Inheriting Abraham (Princeton).
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