Judaism Straight Up

Review\\n"Koppel's eggheaded pugilism is a delight: think Platonic dialogue meets advanced Gemara class meets The Moscow Puzzles - all rendered accessible. The author's prose is crisp and confident, and laced with subtle and not-so-subtle humor.. His insights into the underlying mega-trends transforming contemporary human (not just Jewish) society are not only fascinating; they have the added advantage of being dead-on... Judaism Straight Up is the blueprint for where we should be headed." --Ze'ev Maghen, Jerusalem Post\\n[A] serious discussion of moral philosophy, game theory, cultural anthropology, the nature of language, and ultimately an argument about the future of Judaism itself... unique fusion of a no-holds-barred attitude with serious erudition ... compelling defense of the old-fashioned Judaism. -- Sarah Rindner, Jewish Review of Books\\n"An elegant description of the religious mindset.."
\n--Jeffrey Salkin, Religion News Services (The best religion books of 2020)\\nIn Judaism Straight Up, Moshe Koppel explores the central differences between traditional societies - including traditional Judaism - and contemporary cosmopolitan ones. He explains everything you always wanted to know about the subtleties of Jewish morality, tradition, and belief, and how these have unfolded to beat cosmopolitanism at its own game: advancing cooperation, fairness, and freedom. Written with incisiveness and droll wit and a scientific sensibility that draws on economics, game theory, and other disciplines,Judaism Straight Up reveals the secret of Jewish traditionalism's endurance.\\nFrom the Back Cover\\n"Koppel makes an excellent case for the novel proposition that Torah living fits universal and Western values far better than much that is associated with modern, secular, 'liberal,' politically correct lifestyles. Witty and erudite, thoroughly steeped in the sources - both Jewish and general - it is a very enjoyable, edifying, altogether great read. Go for it!"
\n--Prof. Robert J. Aumann, Nobel Prize in Economics 2005\\n"Moshe Koppel's book is provocative, fascinating, and brilliant. His reasoned and passionate defense of religious life is direly needed in an increasingly fragmented society."
\n--Ben Shapiro, Author and political commentator

Publisher:

Maggid

Pages:

218

Date Published:

2020-11-18