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Renewing the Covenant: A Theology for the Postmodern Jew Paperback – May 5, 1996

by Eugene B. Borowitz (Author)

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Borowitz creatively explores his theory of Covenant, linking self to folk and God through the contemporary idiom of relationship.

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JEWISH PUBLICATON SOCIETY
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May 5, 1996
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0827606273
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978-0827606272
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"Often regarded more as a culture than religion, Judaism's modernization began with the assimilation of 19th-century European Jews into mainstream society. The postmodern era refers to the 20th century, especially post-Holocaust and contemporary Judaism. In this latest work Borowitz, a theologian of liberal Judaism, rabbi, and noted scholar, presents an in-depth philosophical examination of the Covenant. He draws upon the existential theories of Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Hegel, Martin Buber, Abraham Heschel, and others. He discusses and scrutinizes ethical and moral issues involving absolutism, transcendence, the Kabbalah (mysticism), holistic theology, and more. The pre- and post-Holocaust problem of evil and God's nature is given close attention. This major work is an extremely thought-provoking, introspective interpretation of contemporary theology. Recommended for scholars, specialized collections, and academic libraries."—Ann E. Cohen, Library Journal

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ JEWISH PUBLICATON SOCIETY (May 5, 1996)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0827606273
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0827606272
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1410L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.14 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.94 x 0.88 x 9.18 inches

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monda

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Had “aha” moments all through the book

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2006

Borowitz begins with the assumption that "...a very large part of modernized Jewry - including many nominally Orthodox - is made up of Jews who know that their Judaism must allow greater personal freedom than the one they inherited ...."

The answer, for Borowitz, will emerge from examining 1) mediation between Judaism and contemporary culture, 2) dialogue with Jewish traditions, and 3) the testing of what emerges in the form of Jewish action in the cultures within which Jews find themselves. This book focuses primarily on the first, Judaism's response to secular culture.

Borowitz is articulate and cogent in his defense of self-actualization, the "autonomous Jewish self," as the key to personal integrity. And, in his examination of Conservative Judaism's premise that "rabbinic councils" may determine what is acceptable conduct for their members, his scrutiny is precise and challenging. "Why should thinking Jews consider giving up their self-determination to follow the rulings of decisors who have Jewish learning but otherwise no greater access to God's present will than the rest of us possess?"

This work is a superb representation of the though processes of an intelligent and deeply committed Jew who finds a sold base in "Liberal Judaism."

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H. E. Melendy

Reviewing the Covenant: A Theology for the Posetmodern Jew

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The book arrived promptly and in first rate condition. I have examined but not yet read much of the book, but I know it will be valuable for my purposes.

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Bruce

Excellent book, head on confrontation with a major problem confronting all religiously minded people

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I'm stuck; I admit it. I have always considered myself a religiously inclined person, who believes in G-d; but I am also the perfect product of the post-modernist world view that my generation is heir to. As such, I have found myself constently torn between my deep rooted beliefe in G-d, and my modern sensabilities, which requires that I view my reality through a lense of reason, with full regard for the uncertainties that science and the scientific method seems to cast on my faith. I thus constantly swing between the competing philosophies of the new atheists and the modern orthodox. Hitchens and Harris, et al, make for some uncomfortable bed fellows with the likes of Solovetchick and Heschel. But hey, that is what it means to be a liberal Jew who came of age during the 60's and 70's. It's a balencing act, and for thinking people today, those of us who are concerned about faith but who are not willing to check their brains at the door, many of us find ourselves teetering between the pull of faith and the demands of reason.

Borowitz tackles this difficult problem head on and unapologetically. His problem is my problem; i.e. how do I define myself as a Jew light of the mandate imposed by reason? What role does Halacha play in our definition of what it means to be a Jew, for the person who is unwilling (or unable) to accept the revelation at Sinai as a "fact". What claim does tradition have on me, in light of my regard for science and the universal application of reason? In other words, what does it mean to be a Jew after Kant and the enlightenment?

It's no small problem, and Borowitz confronts the issue without flinching. I cannot say that all of his answers are fully satisfactory; but it is truly refreshing to see these questions handled in a systematic, thoughful and unapologetic manner. Borowitz is a man of faith, and he doesn't waste any time trying to justifiy his faith. Instead he devotes himself to the problem at hand, reconciling Jewish particularism and our normative value system to the insights granted us by the enlightenment.

Borowitz writes in hearfelf and compelling prose, but keeps his analysis keen and honed to the point. He exhaustively surveys modern thinkers from Tillich and Buber, to Kaplan, Cohen and Heschel. This is one of the best books on the topic I have read; and I read a lot on this topic. I'm a tough grader; I haven't given out a 5 star rating yet to anyone; but this book comes close. It is well worth the time, and is very highly recommended.

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