

An edition of The Jewish social contract (2005)
an essay in political theology
By David Novak
Publish Date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Language
eng
Pages
257
Description:
This book accepts the notion that intelligent and active participation in a democratic polity is best formulated when its citizens see themselves as parties to a social contract. David Novak questions how a traditional Jew can participate in his democratic polity in good faith.
subjects: Judaism and politics, Covenants, Judaism, Democracy, Secularism, Judaism and state, Social contract, Political aspects, Aspect religieux, Démocratie, Judaïsme et politique, Aspect politique, Sozialvertrag, Alliances (Religion), Judaïsme et État, Judaïsme, Contrat social, Judentum, Sécularisation, Democracy, religious aspects, Religious aspects