{"product_id":"judaism-human-values-and-the-jewish-state-9780674487765","title":"Judaism  Human Values  and the Jewish State","description":"\u003cp\u003eA biochemist by profession  a polymath by inclination and erudition  Yeshayahu Leibowitz has been  since the early 1940s  one of the most incisive and controversial critics of Israeli culture and politics. His direct involvement  compelling polemics  and trenchant criticism have established his steadfast significance for contemporary Israeliand Jewishintellectual life. These hard-hitting essays  his first to be published in English  cover the ground Leibowitz has marked out over time with moral rigor and political insight. He considers the essence and character of historical Judaism  the problems of contemporary Judaism and Jewishness  the relationship of Judaism to Christianity  the questions of statehood  religion  and politics in Israel  and the role of women. Together these essays constitute a comprehensive critique of Israeli society and politics and a probing diagnosis of the malaise that afflicts contemporary Jewish culture.  Leibowitzs understanding of Jewish philosophy is acute  and he brings it to bear on current issues. He argues that the Law  Halakhah  is essential to Judaism  and shows how  at present  separation of religion from state would serve the interest of halakhic observance and foster esteem for religion. Leibowitz calls the religious justification of national issues idolatry and finds this phenomenon at the root of many of the annexationist moves made by the state of Israel. Long one of the most outspoken critics of Israeli occupation in the conquered territories  he gives eloquent voice to his ongoing concern over the debilitating moral effects of its policies and practices on Israel itself. This translation will bring to an English-speaking audience a much-needed  lucid perspective on the present and future state of Jewish culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45960323334197,"sku":"ByrdShop_0674487761","price":83.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780674487765.jpg?v=1788284943","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/judaism-human-values-and-the-jewish-state-9780674487765","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}