Reasoning After Revelation

Reasoning After Revelation

By Steven Kepnes

Book Description

In an era where traditional certainties have given way to profound questioning, three distinguished Jewish philosophers engage in a remarkable intellectual journey that bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary thought. Steven Kepnes, Peter Ochs, and Robert Gibbs invite readers into intimate dialogues that explore how Jewish philosophy can navigate the complex landscape of postmodern spirituality.

Drawing inspiration from the time-honored tradition of Talmudic discourse, these thinkers demonstrate how meaningful philosophical conversation unfolds through respectful debate and shared commitment to textual interpretation. Their exchanges reveal how the rabbinic tradition of biblical commentary offers profound resources for understanding our current spiritual moment.

As secular ideologies that once dominated Western civilization lose their grip, these philosophers grapple with essential questions about Jewish identity, meaning, and direction. Their conversations illuminate pathways for anyone seeking to understand how ancient religious traditions can speak meaningfully to contemporary spiritual seekers.

Rather than offering simple answers, this work models a process of thoughtful inquiry that honors both intellectual rigor and spiritual depth. The authors show how philosophical dialogue rooted in reverence for sacred texts can generate fresh insights for navigating faith in a postmodern world.

For readers interested in the intersection of philosophy and spirituality, this book demonstrates how traditional wisdom traditions can engage constructively with contemporary questions about meaning, identity, and religious understanding.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)

📄 Length: 163 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Postmodernism
  • ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
  • ✓ Explore Jüdische Philosophie
  • ✓ Explore Postmoderne
  • ✓ Explore Juden
  • ✓ Explore Pragmatism
  • ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
  • ✓ Explore Religionsphilosophie

Topics Covered

Religious aspects of Postmodernism PHILOSOPHY Jüdische Philosophie Postmoderne Juden Pragmatism Aspect religieux Religionsphilosophie Postmodernism Ethics in the bible Judentum Philosophie Postmodernisme Judaïsme Judaism Histoire Joodse filosofie Moderne Philosophy, Jewish Eastern Religious aspects Bible, hermeneutics Philosophie juive Jewish Philosophy

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