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UNINA9910814748203321 |
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Autore |
Kolbrener William |
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Titolo |
Open minded Torah : of irony, fundamentalism and love / / William Kolbrener |
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London, [England] ; ; New York, New York : , : Continuum, , 2011 |
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©2011 |
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1-283-12246-4 |
9786613122469 |
1-4411-2126-9 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (201 p.) |
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Soggetti |
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Religious tolerance - Judaism |
Judaism - 21st century |
Judaism - Relations |
Judaism - Psychology |
Judaism - Essence, genius, nature |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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pt. 1. Desire and self -- pt. 2. Dispute and community -- pt. 3. Time and memory. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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In essays as likely to turn to baseball, Denzel Washington, and the NASDAQ as to Macbeth, quantum physics and psychoanalysis, William Kolbrener provides powerful - and often surprising - insights into how open mindedness allows for authentic Jewish commitment in an age otherwise defined by fundamentalism and unbelief. Open Minded Torah presents - on topics ranging from parenting a son with Down syndrome to Biblical criticism to Talmudic interpretation of dreams - a perspective on Torah which emphasizes scepticism, creativity and the need to embrace difference. Through a personal synthesis of W |
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