Jewish Theology, Systematically and Historically Considered

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Jewish Theology, Systematically and Historically Considered

by Kaufmann Kohler

EN·~16 hours·44 chapters

Chapters

44 total
1

Jewish Theology

0:10
2

Dedication

0:18
3

Preface

7:29
4

Introductory

0:00
5

Chapter I. The Meaning of Theology

10:36
6

Chapter II. What is Judaism?

15:01
7

Chapter III. The Essence of the Religion of Judaism

7:40
8

Chapter IV. The Jewish Articles of Faith

16:10
9

Part I. God

0:00
10

A. God As He Makes Himself Known To Man

35:07

Description

This work offers an expansive yet approachable survey of Jewish theology, blending systematic analysis with historical breadth. From biblical roots through rabbinic discourse, medieval philosophy, and modern upheavals, it shows how ideas of God, law, and revelation have evolved. The author also weaves the often‑overlooked mystical strand into the story, illustrating the role of prophetic insight and spiritual experience.

Written by a seasoned educator, the book balances reformist enthusiasm for a living faith with respectful nods to conservative tradition. It examines the impact of figures such as Mendelssohn, the German Wissenschaft scholars, and American pioneers, noting how emancipation and cultural change raised fresh theological questions. Listeners will gain a clearer sense of Judaism as a dynamic, evolving system, engaged in an ongoing dialogue between reason, law, and mysticism.

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Language

en

Duration

~16 hours (936K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-06-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Kaufmann Kohler

Kaufmann Kohler

1843–1926

A leading voice in early Reform Judaism, he helped shape modern Jewish scholarship in America through his work as a rabbi, teacher, and writer. His books and essays brought biblical criticism, theology, and Jewish history to a wide English-speaking audience.

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