The American Judaism of Mordecai M. Kaplan

Goldsmith, Emanuel; Mel Scult; Robert M. Seltzer (Edited by). The American Judaism of Mordecai M. Kaplan. New York: New York University Press, 1990. First edition. Quarto. XVIII, 460pp. Original printed dust-jacket over yellow cloth with gold lettering on spine. This work is the first comprehensive study of Kaplan since his death in 1983. Contributing authors approach the study of Kaplan’s life and work from a broad range of perspectives. Essays, while keeping within the historical context of Kaplan’s life, explore his ideas on philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, theology, history, education, social work, and liturgy. Also discussed are Kaplan’s attitudes about Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative Judaism, the role of women in Judaism, his interpretation of Zionism, and his conflict over the challenge of Marxism. Dust-jacket, binding and interior in overall very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (33601) $35