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Rationalism vs. Mysticism
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- Book Synopsis
- KNOWLEDGE: Do we obtain reliable knowledge about the world from ongoing supernatural revelation, or from scientific investigation? NATURE: Is it preferable to perceive God as working through nature, or through supernatural miracles? SUPERNATURAL ENTITIES: Are we surrounded by all kinds of supernatural forces and entities, such as endless conscious angels, demons and the Evil Eye? MITZVOT: Do the commandments function solely to change our thoughts and behaviour, or primarily to manipulate mystical forces? TORAH: Is Torah a Divine guide for life, or is it also a metaphysical blueprint for existence with all kinds of supernatural qualities? Rationalism vs. Mysticism is a thorough study of how these questions were answered very differently by various rabbinic scholars over history, reflecting two fundamentally different views of the nature of Judaism. It will profoundly deepen your understanding of Judaism and many of the intellectual conflicts that have arisen in Jewish history.
- About The Author
- Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin is the founder and director of The Biblical Museum of Natural History, adjacent to Beit Shemesh, Israel. He is widely renowned for his pioneering work in researching, teaching and writing about the relationship between Judaism and the natural sciences. Originally from England, Rabbi Dr. Slifkin received his doctorate in Jewish history from Bar-Ilan University, and he lives with his family in Ramat Beit Shemesh.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789657023624
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Gefen Publishing House, (28 February 2021)
- Number of Pages
- 576
- Weight
- 1108 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 230 x 155 x 35 mm
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