About the book
Jacob Neusner was a prolific and innovative contributor to the study of religion for over fifty years. A scholar of rabbinic Judaism, Neusner regarded Jewish texts as data to address larger questions in the academic study of religion that he helped to formulate. Jacob Neusner on Religion offers the first full critical assessment of his thought on the subject of religion. Aaron W. Hughes delineates the stages of Neusner’s career and provides an overview of Neusner’s personal biography and critical reception. This book is essential reading for students and scholars interested in Neusner specifically, or in the history of Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, and philosophy of religion more broadly.??
Editions of Jacob Neusner on Religion
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317363071
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317363088
Read an Excerpt
Jacob Neusner was a prolific and innovative contributor to the study of religion for over fifty years. A scholar of rabbinic Judaism, Neusner regarded Jewish texts as data to address larger questions in the academic study of religion that he helped to formulate. Jacob Neusner on Religion offers the first full critical assessment of his thought on the subject of religion. Aaron W. Hughes delineates the stages of Neusner’s career and provides an overview of Neusner’s personal biography and critical reception. This book is essential reading for students and scholars interested in Neusner specifically, or in the history of Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, and philosophy of religion more broadly.??
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob Neusner on Religion about?
Jacob Neusner was a prolific and innovative contributor to the study of religion for over fifty years. A scholar of rabbinic Judaism, Neusner regarded Jewish texts as data to address larger questions in the academic study of religion that he helped to formulate. Jacob Neusner on Religion offers the first full critical assessment of his thought on the subject of religion. Aaron W. Hughes delineates the stages of Neusner’s career and provides an overview of Neusner’s personal biography and critical reception. This book is essential reading for students and scholars interested in Neusner specifically, or in the history of Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, and philosophy of religion more broadly.??
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jacob Neusner on Religion?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > Philosophy of religion
Where can I read a sample of Jacob Neusner on Religion?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317363071
Is Jacob Neusner on Religion part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Key Thinkers in the Study of Religion
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jacob Neusner on Religion?
Aaron W Hughes
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Jacob Neusner on Religion is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317363071) and pdf(ISBN 9781317363088)