The Way Into Judaism and the Environment

The Way Into Judaism and the Environment
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Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9781580232685
ISBN-13 : 158023268X
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Book Synopsis The Way Into Judaism and the Environment by : Jeremy Benstein

Download or read book The Way Into Judaism and the Environment written by Jeremy Benstein and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the Jewish understanding of the natural world and the key concepts central to Jewish environmentalism. At a time of growing concern about environmental issues, this book explores the relationship Jews have with the natural world and the ways in which Judaism contributes to contemporary social/environmental issues. It also shows readers the extent to which Judaism is part of the problem and how it can be part of the solution. Offering both an environmental interpretation of Judaism and a Jewish approach to environmentalism, this book examines: What environmentalism is. What the creation stories can teach us about who we are and what nature is. The relevance of Torah and traditional sources.


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