Jon D Levenson / Love of God Divine Gift Human Gratitude and Mutual 2020

Description: The Love of God: Divine Gift, Human Gratitude, and Mutual Faithfulness in Judaism (Library of Jewish Ideas, 8) Author: Jon D. Levenson Title: The Love of God: Divine Gift, Human Gratitude, and Mutual Faithfulness in Judaism (Library of Jewish Ideas, 8) Publication: Princeton University Press, 2020 Description: Paperback. New softcover in printed wraps. 8vo. (5.25 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches) Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes author's notes and index. 264 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. New. A compelling interpretation of a foundational concept of Jewish religious life The love of God is arguably the most essential element in Judaism--but also one of the most confounding. In biblical and rabbinic literature, the obligation to love God appears as a formal commandment. Yet most people today think of love as a feeling and wonder how an emotion can be commanded. Jon Levenson traces the origins of the concept to the ancient institution of covenant, showing how covenantal love is a matter neither of sentiment nor of dry legalism. In origin, the love of God is, instead, thoroughly relational in nature, inseparable from the deeply personal two-way relationship that finds expression in God's mysterious love for the people of Israel, who in turn observe God's laws out of profound gratitude for his acts of deliverance and continuing faithfulness to him in the face of temptations to abandon the relationship.. Seller ID: 2706 Subject: Religion The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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