German rabbi, scholar, and theologian Abraham Geiger (1810-1874) is recognized as the principal leader of the Reform movement in German Judaism. In his new work, Ken Koltun-Fromm argues that for Geiger personal meaning in religion-rather than rote ritual practice or acceptance of dogma-was the key to religion's moral authority. In five chapters, the book explores issues central to Geiger's work that speak to contemporary Jewish practice-historical memory, biblical interpretation, ritual and gender practices, rabbinic authority, and Jewish education. This is essential reading for scholars, rabbis, rabbinical students, and informed Jewish readers interested in Conservative and Reform Judaism.
Published with the generous support of the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation.
- ISBN10 0253347440
- ISBN13 9780253347442
- Publish Date 13 July 2006 (first published 1 June 2006)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 April 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Indiana University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English