Book Summary
German rabbi, scholar, and theologian Abraham Geiger (1810--1874) isrecognized as the principal leader of the Reform movement in German Judaism. In hisnew work, Ken Koltun-Fromm argues that for Geiger personal meaning in religion --rather than rote ritual practice or acceptance of dogma -- was the key to religion'smoral authority. In five chapters, the book explores issues central to Geiger's workthat speak to contemporary Jewish practice -- historical memory, biblicalinterpretation, ritual and gender practices, rabbinic authority, and Jewisheducation. This is essential reading for scholars, rabbis, rabbinical students, andinformed Jewish readers interested in Conservative and ReformJudaism. Published with the generous support of the Lucius N.Littauer Foundation.
Book Details
| Book Name | Abraham Geiger's Liberal Judaism: Personal Meaning And Religious Authority |
| Author | Ken Koltun-fromm |
| Publisher | Indiana University Press (Jun 2006) |
| ISBN | 9780253347442 |
| Pages | 180 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 1309 |
