02117pam a2200337 a 4500 3958639 AUA.1 20151117110103.0 940610s1995 nyu b 001 0 eng 94003550 0805241191 : DLC DLC DLC BM 565 .A77 1995 296.3 20 Ariel, David S. 2628 What do Jews believe? : the spiritual foundations of Judaism / David S. Ariel. New York : Schocken Books : Distributed by Pantheon Books, c1995. xi, 290 p. ; 21 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-278) and index. Contents: 1. God -- 2. Human Destiny -- 3. Good and Evil -- 4. The Chosen People -- 5. The Meaning of Torah -- 6. The Mitzvot -- 7. Prayer -- 8. The Messiah -- 9. Why Be Jewish? A Letter to My Children. Summary: Once understood as an inherited tradition, religion is increasingly viewed today as a matter of personal choice, an experience to be examined and explored. Yet while many American Jews feel an emotional attachment to Judaism, they cannot always articulate the beliefs that define their faith. In this provocative study, David Ariel explores the diverse and colorful views of Jewish thinkers on profound issues. Judaism Essence, genius, nature. 2629 Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/random057/94003550.html Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/random0410/94003550.html 7 cbc orignew 1 ocip 19 y-gencatlg lcc BOOK BM 565 .A77 1995 746 746 0 0 lcc 0 0 Books AUA.1 AUA.1 GS 2011-08-16 Bought by JTL 13.95 AUA000913 3 BM 565 .A77 1995 AUA000913 2016-06-13 00:00:00 2016-06-10 13.95 2011-08-16 BOOK