The Limits of Orthodox Theology : Maimonides' Thirteen Principles Reappraised.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (236 pages)
- The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization Series .
- The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization Series .
Cover -- Contents -- Note on Transliteration and Conventions Used in the Text -- List of Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Existence and Unity of God -- 3. The Incorporeality of God -- 4. Creation Ex Nihilo -- 5. Only God is to be Worshipped -- 6. Prophecy and the Uniqueness of Moses -- 7. Revelation of the Torah -- 8. Eternity of the Torah -- 9. God's Knowledge -- Reward and Punishment -- 10. The Messiah -- Resurrection of the Dead -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: Other Areas of Dispute -- Appendix II: Illustrations -- Bibliography -- Index of Biblical and Rabbinic References -- General Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
This book takes issue with the widespread assumption that Maimonides' famous Thirteen Principles are the last word in Orthodox Jewish theology.