Covenantal Thinking: Essays on the Philosophy and Theology of David Novak

David Novak's philosophy and theology explore Judaism, Christianity, natural law, and the Western philosophical canon, challenging ethical and religious themes. Covenantal Thinking, a collection of essays, examines Novak's work, including his replies to critics, illuminating his contributions as a scholar who trained, conversed with, and inspired the next generation of philosophical theologians.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 11 June 2024
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

David Novak, a prominent and creative contemporary Jewish thinker, has made significant contributions to the philosophy and theology of Judaism, Christianity, natural law, and the Western philosophical canon. His original insights and intellectual spirit have been explored in numerous publications, inspiring Jewish, Christian, and Muslim thinkers to engage with concepts such as religious liberty, covenantal morality, and the importance of theological reasoning. Covenantal Thinking, a collection of essays dedicated to Novak's work, examines topics such as election, natural law, Jewish political thought, Zionism, and the relation between reason and revelation. It is unique because it includes Novak's replies to his critics, clarifying his philosophical and theological positions. This book offers a vital contribution to contemporary Jewish thought, illuminating Novak's contributions as a scholar who trained, conversed with, and inspired the next generation of philosophical theologians.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 235 x 159 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487503987