Jewish Theology for a Postmodern Age

In the postmodern world, it is challenging to argue for one's beliefs as superior to others. Miriam Feldmann Kaye's pioneering study explores Jewish theology from a postmodern perspective, arguing that postmodernism can be a resource for rejuvenating religion. She analyzes the writings of Rav Shagar and Tamar Ross through the lens of radical postmodern philosophers and cultural critics to offer a compelling theology compatible with that world-view.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 08 March 2019
\n Publisher: Liverpool University Press
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In the postmodern, relativist world-view, where the refutation of a single, objective, and ultimate truth reigns supreme, it has become increasingly challenging, if not impossible, to argue in favor of one's beliefs as inherently superior to those of others. However, Miriam Feldmann Kaye's pioneering study stands as a groundbreaking contribution to the field of English-language Jewish theology, offering a unique perspective from a postmodern lens. Through her meticulous exploration, Feldmann Kaye delves into the pressing question of how Jewish theology can withstand the perceived onslaught of postmodernism, which some perceive as heralding the collapse of religion.

Basing her arguments on a robust blend of philosophical and theological scholarship, Feldmann Kaye skillfully demonstrates how postmodernism might actually serve as a valuable resource for revitalizing religion. Her response to the notion of theology and postmodernism as competing systems of thought is rooted in a close critical examination of Rav Shagar (Shimon Gershon Rosenberg) and Tamar Ross. Instead of advocating for postmodern ideas, she analyzes their writings through the lens of the most radical continental postmodern philosophers and cultural critics, seeking to offer a compelling theology that aligns with this world-view. Whether the reader views postmodernism as inherently problematic or merely inconsequential, this study underscores the urgent need to reassess these preconceptions, as they constitute one of the most pressing issues in contemporary Jewish thought.

In the postmodern era, where relativism and skepticism dominate, it becomes increasingly difficult to assert the superiority of one's beliefs over others. However, Miriam Feldmann Kaye's groundbreaking work stands as a pioneering exploration of Jewish theology from a postmodern perspective. Through meticulous scholarship, Feldmann Kaye delves into the question of how Jewish theology can withstand the perceived threat of postmodernism, which some perceive as heralding the collapse of religion.

Basing her arguments on a robust blend of philosophical and theological scholarship, Feldmann Kaye skillfully demonstrates how postmodernism might actually serve as a valuable resource for revitalizing religion. Her response to the notion of theology and postmodernism as competing systems of thought is rooted in a close critical examination of Rav Shagar (Shimon Gershon Rosenberg) and Tamar Ross. Instead of advocating for postmodern ideas, she analyzes their writings through the lens of the most radical continental postmodern philosophers and cultural critics, seeking to offer a compelling theology that aligns with this world-view. Whether the reader views postmodernism as inherently problematic or merely inconsequential, this study underscores the urgent need to reassess these preconceptions, as they constitute one of the most pressing issues in contemporary Jewish thought.

In the postmodern world, where relativism and skepticism reign supreme, it becomes increasingly challenging to assert the superiority of one's beliefs over others. However, Miriam Feldmann Kaye's groundbreaking work stands as a pioneering exploration of Jewish theology from a postmodern perspective. Through meticulous scholarship, Feldmann Kaye delves into the question of how Jewish theology can withstand the perceived threat of postmodernism, which some perceive as heralding the collapse of religion.

Basing her arguments on a robust blend of philosophical and theological scholarship, Feldmann Kaye skillfully demonstrates how postmodernism might actually serve as a valuable resource for revitalizing religion. Her response to the notion of theology and postmodernism as competing systems of thought is rooted in a close critical examination of Rav Shagar (Shimon Gershon Rosenberg) and Tamar Ross. Instead of advocating for postmodern ideas, she analyzes their writings through the lens of the most radical continental postmodern philosophers and cultural critics, seeking to offer a compelling theology that aligns with this world-view. Whether the reader views postmodernism as inherently problematic or merely inconsequential, this study underscores the urgent need to reassess these preconceptions, as they constitute one of the most pressing issues in contemporary Jewish thought.

\n Weight: 438g\n
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781906764685\n \n