A Rational Approach to Judaism and Torah Commentary

by Israel Drazin

Addressing questions such as What does God require of people? How should the Hebrew Bible be interpreted? Does God want individuals to pray? Do Jews believe in angels and demons? and What is the value of comparing biblical stories to Greek Myths? , this engaging and informative work presents a rational and thought-provoking approach to the understanding of Judaism. It shows how individuals can use their intellect, live in the present, make personal and social progress, and enjoy the goods of this world.

237 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 2007

About the author

Brigadier General (Ret.) Dr. Israel Drazin, Ph.D. (Aramaic Literature, 1981; M.A., Hebrew Literature, 1978; J.D., Law, 1974; M.Ed., Psychology, 1966; B.A., Theology, 1957), in an ordained rabbi, practicing lawyer, and retired U.S. Army chaplain. A recipient of the Legion of Merit, he completed his service in the active reserves in 1984 as Assistant Chief of Chaplains, the highest reserve officer position available in the Army Chaplaincy.

Reviews

[Carole P. Roman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Jon Meacham has said, "Religious belief, like history itself, is a story that is always unfolding, always subject to inquiry and ripe for questioning. For without doubt there is no faith." Dr. Israel Drazin takes those concepts to heart and is always questioning his core belief system with concise and fascinating books that unpeel the layers of the bible to get to the kernel of the original idea. Informative, succinct, and at times controversial, he thoroughly explores the hows and whys of religion. He is able to take concepts and show how they apply to modern life enabling them to keep their relevance. Engaging read.