Future Tense
A Vision for Jews and Judaism in the Global Culture
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- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2010
Summary
Historically, Jews have thought of themselves in terms of the biblical phrase, “The people that dwells alone.” In the current global environment, this is dangerous. It leads to the isolation of Jews, Judaism, and Israel. Too much contemporary Jewish writing is self-referential: Jews talking to Jews, preaching to the converted. Yet Jews cannot cure anti-Semitism alone. We need to persuade Jews and non-Jews alike that Jews, Judaism, and Israel have something unique to contribute to the future.<…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780340979853 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0340979852 |
| Author: | Jonathan Sacks |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Imprint: | Hodder Faith |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2010 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 21mm |
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One of the most engaging thinkers of our time - The Times
Always thought-provoking - The TimesBritain’s most authentically prophetic voice - Daily TelegraphHe has done more than anyone in Britain today to focus our attention on the needs and challenges of community in the global world - Prime Minister Gordon Brown‘A towering figure in the intellectual life of Britain today’. - Former Prime Minister, Tony BlairAbout The Author
Jonathan Sacks
Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks is admired by non-Jews as well as Jews, by secular as well as religious thinkers, and is equally at home in the university and the yeshiva. A well-known writer and broadcaster, he has authored 18 books.
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