Leading figures at the dawn of the sixteenth-century Reformation commonly faced the charge of ""judaizing"". 72 In His Name concerns the changing views of four such men starting with their kabbalistic treatment of the 72 divine names of angels.
Based on a series of lectures the author gave in Mexico City in February 2010.
Explores the history of Acco Festival for Other Israeli Theatre from 1980-2012 as a site of celebration and confrontation. Acco Festival is a... Læs mere
Brings together scholars from inside Jewish education and from the learning sciences. This volume offers a set of critical perspectives on learning,... Læs mere
This is perhaps the first book to focus on Alfred Dreyfus the man with particular regard to his own writings, especially his recently published prison... Læs mere
Examines selected works in the American literary tradition from an evolutionary perspective. Using an interdisciplinary framework to pose new questions about... Læs mere
Reviewing British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' early writings and pronouncements on the theme of inclusivism, this title... Læs mere
Illustrates the two clear trends in antisemitism today: ""old"" antisemitism, based in religious and... Læs mere
Many of the greatest avant-garde artists of the early twentieth century were Ukrainians. This book traces the avant-garde development from its... Læs mere
Abraham Heschel and Martin Buber were giant thinkers of the 20th century who made significant contributions to the understanding of religious consciousness... Læs mere
This book offers a fascinating record of conversations with poets of various nationalities about Joseph Brodsky. The collection combines biographical... Læs mere
Tel-Aviv’s annual Purim celebrations were the largest public events in British Palestine, and they played a key role in the development of... Læs mere