The Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam) bookcover

The Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam)

A Brief Introduction for Christians
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Description

With clear explanations of Jewish terms, practices and history, explores ideas touched by the tradition of tikkun olam. Also addresses parallels in the Christian tradition, helping you better understand how the fundamentals of Judaism inform Christianity.

Product Details

PublisherJewish Lights Publishing
Publish DateSeptember 01, 2008
Pages254
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781580233491
Dimensions8.4 X 5.5 X 0.7 inches | 0.7 pounds

About the Author

Rabbi Elliott N. Dorff, PhD, is the author of many important books, including The Way Into Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, and The Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam): A Brief Introduction for Christians. An active voice in contemporary interfaith dialogue, he is Rector and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the American Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism), and chair of the Academy of Judaic, Christian and Muslim Studies.

Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD, is available to speak on the following topics:

  • Jewish Medical Ethics
  • Conservative Judaism
  • Jewish and American Law
  • Finding God in Prayer
  • A Jewish Approach to Poverty

Click here to contact the author.

Reverend Cory Willson, MDiv, is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.

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