Judaism as a Civilization: Toward a Reconstruction of American Jewish Life by Mo

Description: Judaism as a Civilization by Mordecai M. Kaplan In this classic book, Mordecai Kaplan introduced a new way of looking at Judaism: as an evolving religious civilization. His approach required innovation in liturgy and ritual, elimination of obsolete customs, and adjustment in light of prevailing social, political, and cultural conditions. Kaplan felt that all Jews could play a part in this ""reconstruction"". FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "...This classic work is widely considered the genesis of the Reconstructionist Movement, and remains one of the most original and stimulating contributions to modern Jewish thought."- International Journal of Jewish Education Research Judaism as a Civilization is widely considered the genesis of the Reconstructionist Movement, representing a watershed moment in modern Judaism. In this classic book, Mordecai Kaplan introduced a new way of looking at Judaism: as an evolving religious civilization. His approach required innovation in liturgy and ritual, elimination of obsolete customs, and adjustment in light of prevailing social, political, and cultural conditions. Kaplan felt that all Jews-traditional and liberal, religious and secular-could play a part in this; "reconstruction."; Judaism as a Civilization, first published in 1934, remains one of the most original and thought-provoking contributions to modern Jewish thought. Author Biography Mordecai Kaplan was born in Lithuania and immigrated with his family to the United States in 1889. He was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), and received a masters degree from Columbia University. He first served as associate rabbi of Kehillath Jeshurun, an Orthodox synagogue in New York, and later joined the faculty of JTS. Kaplan continued teaching and writing until his death in 1983, at the age of 102. Review "This classic work is widely considered the genesis of the Reconstructionist Movement, and remains one of the most original and stimulating contributions to modern Jewish thought."-International Journal of Jewish Education Research Review Text ""This classic work is widely considered the genesis of the Reconstructionist Movement, and remains one of the most original and stimulating contributions to modern Jewish thought.""-- International Journal of Jewish Education Research Review Quote "This classic work is widely considered the genesis of the Reconstructionist Movement, and remains one of the most original and stimulating contributions to modern Jewish thought."- International Journal of Jewish Education Research Details ISBN0827609183 Short Title JUDAISM AS A CIVILIZATION Language English ISBN-10 0827609183 ISBN-13 9780827609181 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Illustrations Yes Imprint Jewish Publication Society Place of Publication Philadelphia Country of Publication United States Subtitle Toward a Reconstruction of American Jewish Life UK Release Date 2010-01-11 AU Release Date 2010-01-11 NZ Release Date 2010-01-11 US Release Date 2010-01-11 Author Mordecai M. Kaplan Pages 640 Publisher Jewish Publication Society Publication Date 2010-01-11 DEWEY 296.8344 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159410977;

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