At the heart of the book are ten classic debates from Jewish history, such as Nathan courageously confronting King David over the king's immorality, and Spinoza challenging Jewish communal leaders in Amsterdam about the boundaries of Jewish belief. This book teaches students to analyze the value conflict at the core of each historic debate, and more importantly, it prepares them to apply Jewish values to similar conflicts in our society.
Contents:
- Abraham & God
- Moses & Korach
- The Five Daughters & the Twelve Tribes
- David & Nathan
- Ben Zakkai & the Zealots
- Hillel & Shammai
- The Vilna Gaon & the Ba'al Shem Tov
- Spinoza & the Amsterdam Rabbis
- Geiger, Hirsch & Frankel
- Herzl & Wise
Download a free companion PDF - Debating Guide
Includes questions for reflection, discussion, and formal argumentation plus a brief outline explaining how to run a formal debate in the classroom.
At the heart of the book are ten classic debates from Jewish history, such as Nathan courageously confronting King David over the king's immorality, and Spinoza challenging Jewish communal leaders in Amsterdam about the boundaries of Jewish belief. This book teaches students to analyze the value conflict at the core of each historic debate, and more importantly, it prepares them to apply Jewish values to similar conflicts in our society.
Contents:
- Abraham & God
- Moses & Korach
- The Five Daughters & the Twelve Tribes
- David & Nathan
- Ben Zakkai & the Zealots
- Hillel & Shammai
- The Vilna Gaon & the Ba'al Shem Tov
- Spinoza & the Amsterdam Rabbis
- Geiger, Hirsch & Frankel
- Herzl & Wise
Download a free companion PDF - Debating Guide
Includes questions for reflection, discussion, and formal argumentation plus a brief outline explaining how to run a formal debate in the classroom.
Judaism's Great Debates
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780874418521 |
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Publisher: | Behrman House, Incorporated |
Publication date: | 04/28/2012 |
Pages: | 72 |
Product dimensions: | 7.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.30(d) |
Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |