<p>"From tenured pro­fes­sor­ships to nobel prizes, Jews have excelled in all manor of schol­ar­ship. Many authors have explored where this ded­i­ca­tion to learn­ing comes from—<i>The Jew­ish Intel­lec­tu­al Tra­di­tion: A His­to­ry of Learn­ing and Achieve­ment </i>by Alan Kadish, Michael Shmid­man, and Sim­cha Fish­bane is anoth­er impor­tant voice in the conversation. … The three authors present the infor­ma­tion thought­ful­ly, build­ing a robust book­shelf before their read­ers' eyes. The book serves as a help­ful teach­ing tool because of its short­ened expla­na­tions of mys­ti­cal texts, and ear­ly mod­ern trends—like the birth of Reform Judaism—that edu­ca­tors may find use­ful. As a whole, it's a help­ful intro­duc­tion, not only to Jew­ish thought, but to Jew­ish his­to­ry and literature."</p><p>—Rab­bi Marc Katz, Jewish Book Council</p>

“From tenured professorships to nobel prizes, Jews have excelled in all manor of scholarship. Many authors have explored where this dedication to learning comes from—<i>The Jewish Intellectual Tradition: A History of Learning and Achievement </i>by Alan Kadish, Michael Shmidman, and Simcha Fishbane is another important voice in the conversation. The three authors present the information thoughtfully, building a robust bookshelf before their readers' eyes. The book serves as a helpful teaching tool because of its shortened explanations of mystical texts, and early modern trends—like the birth of Reform Judaism—that educators may find useful. As a whole, it's a helpful introduction, not only to Jewish thought, but to Jewish history and literature." —Rabbi Marc Katz, Jewish Book Council

The Jewish intellectual tradition has a long and complex history that has resulted in significant and influential works of scholarship. In this book, the authors suggest that there is a series of common principles that can be extracted from the Jewish intellectual tradition that have broad, even life-changing, implications for individual and societal achievement. These principles include respect for tradition while encouraging independent, often disruptive thinking; a precise system of logical reasoning in pursuit of the truth; universal education continuing through adulthood; and living a purposeful life. The main objective of this book is to understand the historical development of these principles and to demonstrate how applying them judiciously can lead to greater intellectual productivity, a more fulfilling existence, and a more advanced society. The application of these principles to daily life can make a real and profound difference in education, productivity, and personal happiness.
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The Jewish intellectual tradition has a long and complex history that has resulted in significant and influential works of scholarship. This book suggests that there is a series of common principles that can be extracted from the Jewish intellectual tradition that have broad, even life-changing, implications for individual and societal achievement.
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PrefaceIntroductionPart One. Libraries of the Jewish PeopleChapter 1. Golden Libraries in the "Golden Age," Tenth–Twelfth Centuries: The Library of R. Samuel Ha-NagidChapter 2. Nahmanides and His LibraryChapter 3. From Manuscript to Printing Press: The Library of Leone ModenaChapter 4. The Modern Period: The Library of Rabbi Samson R. HirschChapter 5. The Library of Professor Harry Austryn WolfsonChapter 6. The Contemporary University LibraryPart Two. From Text to Success: Salient Ideas and Values and Their InfluenceIntroductionChapter 7. Respect for Precedent and Critical IndependenceChapter 8. Logical Reasoning and Intellectual Honesty in Pursuit of TruthChapter 9. The Primacy of EducationChapter 10. A Purposeful LifeChapter 11. Summary and ConclusionsNote on TranslationsAppendix: MapsIllustration CreditsAuthors' BiographiesEndnotes
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"From tenured pro­fes­sor­ships to nobel prizes, Jews have excelled in all manor of schol­ar­ship. Many authors have explored where this ded­i­ca­tion to learn­ing comes from—The Jew­ish Intel­lec­tu­al Tra­di­tion: A His­to­ry of Learn­ing and Achieve­ment by Alan Kadish, Michael Shmid­man, and Sim­cha Fish­bane is anoth­er impor­tant voice in the conversation. … The three authors present the infor­ma­tion thought­ful­ly, build­ing a robust book­shelf before their read­ers' eyes. The book serves as a help­ful teach­ing tool because of its short­ened expla­na­tions of mys­ti­cal texts, and ear­ly mod­ern trends—like the birth of Reform Judaism—that edu­ca­tors may find use­ful. As a whole, it's a help­ful intro­duc­tion, not only to Jew­ish thought, but to Jew­ish his­to­ry and literature."—Rab­bi Marc Katz, Jewish Book Council
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ISBN
9781644695340
Publisert
2021-03-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Academic Studies Press
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
400

Biographical note

Alan Kadish, MD, is President of Touro College and University System, the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States. Before succeeding Dr. Bernard Lander as Touro’s second president in March 2010, Dr. Kadish distinguished himself as a prominent cardiologist, dedicated teacher and researcher, and experienced administrator. A graduate of Columbia College, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, Dr. Kadish received postdoctoral training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He has published over 280 peer-reviewed papers, received numerous grants, including from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, and contributed to several textbooks. Dr. Kadish has published articles on the nexus between science and religion.

Rabbi Dr. Michael A. Shmidman is Dean and Victor J. Selmanowitz Professor of Jewish History at Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies and Editor of Touro University Press. He received his PhD from Harvard University and his MA from Hebrew University, and has published and lectured extensively in the areas of medieval Jewish history and Maimonidean studies. Dr. Shmidman also served as Rabbi of Congregation Keter Torah in Teaneck, New Jersey and as Editor of Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought.

Dr. Simcha Fishbane is a Professor of Jewish Studies in the Graduate School of Jewish Studies at Touro College, New York. He has published extensively on Jewish subjects and texts. Dr. Fishbane’s publications include Deviancy in Early Rabbinic Literature (2007), The Boldness of an Halakhist (2008), The Shtiebelization of Modern Jewry (2011), The Impact of Culture and Cultures Upon Jewish Customs and Rituals (2016), and The Rabbinic Discussion about Bat Mitzvah Celebrations (2017).