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The Love of God
Divine Gift, Human Gratitude, and Mutual Faithfulness in Judaism
Series: Library of Jewish Ideas
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Ideal for readers interested in Jewish theology, biblical studies, and spirituality, as well as those curious about the meaning of divine love within Judaism.
A compelling interpretation of a foundational concept of Jewish religious lifeThe 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
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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 this 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.
Series: Library of Jewish Ideas
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The Love of God
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...Paperback$5699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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The Story of Hebrew explores the extraordinary hold that Hebrew has had on Jews and Christians, who have invested it with a symbolic power far beyond that of any other language in history. Preserved by the Jews across two millennia, Hebrew endured long after it ceased to be a mother tongue, resulting in one of the most intense textual cultures...Paperback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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Praised for its clarity and precision, The Love of God is described as highly readable and profound. Reviewers highlight Levenson's ability to bring fresh insight into the biblical commandment to love God, making familiar prayers and rituals resonate with deeper meaning. The book appeals to both scholars and general readers, offering a thoughtful exploration of God's mysterious love for Israel.
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ISBN: 9780691202501
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Audience: Tertiary education
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 264
About the Author
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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