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The Faith of the Mithnagdim

Rabbinic Responses to Hasidic Rapture
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A study of the theological roots of the Mithnagdic objection to Hasidism. Allan Nadler's efforts offer to correct the impression that there were no compelling theological alternatives to Hasidism during the period of its rapid spread across Eastern Europe at the turn of the 19th century. In Nadler's account, Mithnagdism emerges as a highly developed religious outlook that is essentially conservative, deeply dualistic, and profoundly pessimistic about humanity's spiritual potential - all in stark contrast to Hasidism's optimism and aggressive encouragement of mysticism and religious rapture among its followers.

Author Biography:

Allan Nadler is the Wallerstein Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Drew University. He has written for Commentary, Modern Judaism, New Republic, and other journals.
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September 14th, 1999
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  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Undergraduate
Pages
272
Dimensions
152x229x15
ISBN-13
9780801861826
Product ID
6917395

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