| Judaism in Biological Perspective: Biblical Lore and Judaic Practices Contributor(s): Goldberg, Rick (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594515638 ISBN-13: 9781594515637 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $247.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Can there be rational examples of the compatibility between natural science and Judaism? This book offers a strikingly novel perspective on traditional and contemporary Judaic practices. For those with some Judaic knowledge, there are biological explanations in these chapters not seen elsewhere. For those well-versed in evolutionary theory, the authors??? perspectives suggest new approaches to the scientific study of religion. Topics include the monistic tendency, biblical polygyny, biblical family conflict, circumcision and proselytes, sacrificial-ritualistic mitzvot (obligations), periodic conjugal separation, Judaic traditionalism, male and female reproductive strategies, and the relationship between costly signaling and prestige. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Religion & Science - Religion | Judaism - General |
| Dewey: 296.375 |
| LCCN: 2008005909 |
| Series: Studies in Comparative Social Science |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Can there be rational examples of the compatibility between natural science and Judaism? This book offers a strikingly novel perspective on traditional and contemporary Judaic practices. For those with some Judaic knowledge, there are biological explanations in these chapters not seen elsewhere. For those well-versed in evolutionary theory, the authors' perspectives suggest new approaches to the scientific study of religion. Topics include the monistic tendency, biblical polygyny, biblical family conflict, circumcision and proselytes, sacrificial-ritualistic mitzvot (obligations), periodic conjugal separation, Judaic traditionalism, male and female reproductive strategies, and the relationship between costly signaling and prestige. |