{"product_id":"living-the-letters-an-alphabet-of-emerging-jewish-thought-paperback","title":"Living the Letters: An Alphabet of Emerging Jewish Thought - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Marmur\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Michael Marmur employs the structure of the Hebrew alphabet to set out elements of an emerging Jewish theology, presenting a case for the urgent relevance of Jewish life at a time of deepening rupture and accelerating change. He presents core components of a theory and practice of contemporary Judaism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Hebrew alphabet has long beguiled and preoccupied Biblical authors and liturgical poets, rationalists and mystics, conservatives and radicals. It has served as a locus of theological speculation, an engine of creativity and a recurrent motif throughout the cycle of life, from childhood instruction to graveside recitation. For each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, Marmur proposes a concept, gleaned from theology, philosophy, ritual, politics, community and other fields. Readers are invited to combine and deploy them in imagining a Judaism of tomorrow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is an open access book.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Rabbi Marmur ambitiously makes the case for a passionate, literate, modern Judaism that balances our particular and universal obligations. His 'crunchy' theology, doled out in delicious bite-sized chunks with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, nourished me with a meaty nugget of Jewish thought that I turned over and over with joy. \u003cem\u003eLiving the Letters\u003c\/em\u003e is both brilliant and accessible, serious and witty, deep and wide. It helped articulate my own commitment to a liberal Judaism of integrity.'\u003cbr\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eAngela Buchdahl, \u003c\/strong\u003eSenior Rabbi, Central Synagogue, NY \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Elements of a Jewish Theology is a magisterial exploration of the possibilities, and pitfalls, of contemporary Jewish life and theology. This brilliant \"lexicon\" offers readers a new way of thinking about the most pressing spiritual and ethical questions of our day, drawing together a vast range of sources into a compelling narrative that is both accessibly clear and soaringly poetic. Marmur's book is an absolute must for anyone interested in a vibrant and honest expression of Judaism!'\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eAriel Evan Mayse\u003c\/strong\u003e, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Stanford University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this work, Michael Marmur employs the structure of the Hebrew alphabet to set out elements of an emerging Jewish theology, presenting a case for the urgent relevance of Jewish life at a time of deepening rupture and accelerating change. He presents core components of a theory and practice of contemporary Judaism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Hebrew alphabet has long beguiled and preoccupied Biblical authors and liturgical poets, rationalists and mystics, conservatives and radicals. It has served as a locus of theological speculation, an engine of creativity and a recurrent motif throughout the cycle of life, from childhood instruction to graveside recitation. For each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, Marmur proposes a concept, gleaned from theology, philosophy, ritual, politics, community and other fields. Readers are invited to combine and deploy them in imagining a Judaism of tomorrow. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an open access book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael Marmur \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Reform rabbi based in Jerusalem, where he is Associate Professor of Jewish Theology at the Hebrew Union College. He was previously Dean of the Jerusalem School and Provost of the College. He served as Chair of the Israeli organization Rabbis for Human Rights.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Marmur\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Reform rabbi based in Jerusalem, where he is Associate Professor of Jewish Theology at the Hebrew Union College. He was previously Dean of the Jerusalem School and Provost of the College. He served as Chair of the Israeli organization Rabbis for Human Rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47645918888157,"sku":"9783031810404","price":64.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/286l0o8l0Z9783031810404.webp?v=1773858352","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/living-the-letters-an-alphabet-of-emerging-jewish-thought-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}