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Sex, Drugs and Violence in the Jewish Tradition: Moral Perspectives

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Violence, substance abuse, and sexual behavior present some of the most troubling and confusing issues in American society today. Many questions occupy our Are violent acts ever acceptable? Should one be allowed to consume alcohol or tobacco? Is intercourse outside of marriage acceptable? Is birth control, within or without a relationship? Not surprisingly, there are no easy answers to these or other contentious social issues. Instead, individual opinions run the spectrum. And when one tries to introduce the relevance of religion to these issues, they can become even more complicated.

Daniel Kohn, an experienced Rabbi and teacher, brings the voice of Judaism to these and many other moral questions. Through insights gleaned from the Tanakh , the Talmud, and the four-thousand year old Jewish tradition, Sex, Drugs and Violence in the Jewish Tradition provides the reader a thoughtful insight into how one of the world's oldest religions can answer some of our most current questions. Far from a book of prescriptive instruction, Sex, Drugs and Violence in the Jewish Tradition elevates current debates on these issues to a higher level of moral discourse.

Language: English

Pages: 260

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 2004

ISBN 13: 9780765700131

Sex, Drugs and Violence in the Jewish Tradition: Moral Perspectives

0/5 ( ratings)

Violence, substance abuse, and sexual behavior present some of the most troubling and confusing issues in American society today. Many questions occupy our Are violent acts ever acceptable? Should one be allowed to consume alcohol or tobacco? Is intercourse outside of marriage acceptable? Is birth control, within or without a relationship? Not surprisingly, there are no easy answers to these or other contentious social issues. Instead, individual opinions run the spectrum. And when one tries to introduce the relevance of religion to these issues, they can become even more complicated.

Daniel Kohn, an experienced Rabbi and teacher, brings the voice of Judaism to these and many other moral questions. Through insights gleaned from the Tanakh , the Talmud, and the four-thousand year old Jewish tradition, Sex, Drugs and Violence in the Jewish Tradition provides the reader a thoughtful insight into how one of the world's oldest religions can answer some of our most current questions. Far from a book of prescriptive instruction, Sex, Drugs and Violence in the Jewish Tradition elevates current debates on these issues to a higher level of moral discourse.

Language: English

Pages: 260

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 2004

ISBN 13: 9780765700131

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