
The Shema
Spirituality and Law in Judaism
Edición de la obra The Shema
| Autor | Norman Lamm |
|---|---|
| Editorial | Jewish Publication Society of America |
| Fecha de publicación | October 2000 |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 222 |
| Formato | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9780827607132 |
| ISBN-10 | 082760713X |
| OCLC | 53405912 |
| 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.