Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Berkovits's Faith after the Holocaust - recognized as a classic immediately upon publication - boldly and forthrightly addresses the most theologically fraught question of our times: God's noninterference in the Holocaust. With great honesty, erudition, and philosophical depth, this treatise shows "how man may affirm his faith even when confronted with God's awesome silence."
Exploring crucial themes within Judaism, this collection features 13 significant essays by Berkovits that delve into Jewish morality, law, nationhood, and theology. Each essay addresses vital issues facing Jewish society, offering insightful perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of Jewish identity and values.
God, Man and History examines the underpinnings of Judaism as a whole, from theology to law to the meaning of Jewish nationhood.
Analyzes law as it applies to the religious, ethical, and judicial principles of Judaism. Delineating common sense, feasibility, and ethical concern, the author provides a wealth of original insights into the very essence of halaca.