Doing Jewish Theology

With clarity and passion, award-winning teacher, author and theologian Neil Gillman captures the power of Jewish theological claims and reveals extraordinary insights into Jewish identity, the purpose of religion, and our relationship with God. Drawing from Judaism¿s sacred texts as well as from great thinkers such as Mordecai Kaplan, Abraham Joshua Heschel and Paul Tillich, Gillman traces his theological journey over four decades of study, beginning with his own understanding of revelation. He explores the role of symbol and myth in our understanding of the nature of God and covenant. He examines the importance of community in both determining authority and sanctifying sacred space. Topics include: ¿ How can we know anything about God? ¿ What can Judaism teach us about God? ¿ What is the source of authority for what we believe? ¿ What is Torah and how is it sacred? ¿ What, if any, is God¿s role in human suffering? ¿ What happens after we die?