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Cohen: The State of Jewish StudiesThe State of Jewish Studies

Edited by Shaye J. D. Cohen and Edward L. Greenstein

Contributors describe the key points of controversy and concern that currently engage scholars in most areas of Judaic research.

Borowitz: Exploring Jewish EthicsExploring Jewish Ethics: Papers on Covenant Responsibility

Eugene B. Borowitz

Integrating the truths of modernity and tradition, Borowitz formulates an ethics of the autonomous Jewish self living in Covenant.

Strauss: An Introduction to Political PhilosophyAn Introduction to Political Philosophy: Ten Essays by Leo Strauss

Revised Edition
Leo Strauss  •  Edited with and introduction by Hilail Gildin

A reissue of the 1975 edition, with four added essays, this collection offers a clear introduction to Strauss’ views regarding the nature of political philosophy.

Friedman: Martin Buber's Life and WorkMartin Buber’s Life and Work

Maurice Friedman

A complete reprint of Maurice Friedman’s monumental three-volume biography, covering Buber’s life from his work on I and Thou to the challenges of Nazi Germany and prewar Palestine.

Mosse: German Jews beyond JudaismGerman Jews beyond Judaism

George L. Mosse

Mosse explores the interior of German Jewish thought and the legacy of the “new faith” of Bildung.

Wiener: Abraham Geiger & Liberal JudaismAbraham Geiger & Liberal Judaism: The Challenge of the Nineteenth Century

Max Wiener

A biographical introduction to Gieger, along with excerpts from his works, letters, and sermons.