The Scepter Shall Not Depart from Judah: Perspectives on the Persistence of the Political in Judaism
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Scepter Shall Not Depart from Judah: Perspectives on the Persistence of the Political in Judaism
By (Author) Alan L. Mittleman
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Lexington Books
9th February 2000
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Judaism
Social groups: religious groups and communities
296.382
Physical Properties
Paperback
200
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 25mm
454g
Description
In The Scepter Shall Not Depart from Judah, Alan Mittleman looks at some of the central problems of political philosophy - such as fundamental rights and the common good - from the point of view of rabbinic Judaism. At the same time, he considers conceptual issues in Judaism - such as covenant and tradition - from the perspective of political philosophy. Mittleman's sources range from the ancient rabbis to contemporary political theorists, making this volume an important one for courses and research in both Jewish studies and political theory.
Reviews
Raises a vital issue in an impartial manner and is sure to advance the ongoing debate on the Jewish political tradition. * Religious Studies Review *
Author Bio
Alan L. Mittleman is Associate Professor of Religion at Muhlenberg College. He is the author of The Politics of Torah: German-Jewish Orthodoxy and the Founding of Agudat Israel (1996) and Between Kant and Kabbalah: An Introduction to Isaac Breuer's Philosophy of Judaism (1990).
