
The Shema
spirituality and law in Judaism as exemplified in the Shema, the most important passage in the Torah
Edición de la obra The Shema
| Autor | Norman Lamm |
|---|---|
| Editorial | Jewish Publication Society |
| Fecha de publicación | 1998 |
| Lugar | Philadelphia, Pa |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 222 |
| ISBN-10 | 0827606559 |
| OCLC | 39906150 |
| LCCN | 98040891 |
| Número de Cutter | L232s |
The Shema has been described as the "central watchword" of Jewish faith. For centuries, Jews have pronounced this single sentence affirming God's unity as their final words before dying; they have also begun and ended each day with this prayer on their lips. Using the Shema as his focus, Norman Lamm, prominent Orthodox scholar and long-time president of Yeshiva University, explores the relationship between spirituality and law in Judaism. The book represents an extensive commentary on the words of the Shema, drawing upon a wide range of traditional sources and the author's own reflections.