The Body of Faith: Judaism as Corporeal Election

Wyschogrod, Michael. The Body of Faith: Judaism as Corporeal Election. New York: Seabury Press, (1983). First edition. 8vo. xviii, 265pp. Half cloth over black paper-covered boards with black lettering on spine in original price-clipped dust jacket. Deckled fore-edge. “The author asserts that the faith of Israel is a carnal faith and in surveying the tradition of self-reflection within Judaism, he argues that Judaism has been denigrated by “spiritualizing” tendencies originating in rationalistic influences from Maimonides and Spinoza to the more contemporary understanding of Judaism as primarily a rational ethic.” Small chip on spine of binding and dj. Tail of spine slightly bumped. Some age wear and staining on dj. Previous owners initial on free front endpaper, “renewal 211” written in blue ink on blank leaf at rear. Dust jacket in overall good, book in good to very good condition. Hardcover. (32374) $65