{"product_id":"rupture-and-reconstruction-the-transformation-of-modern-orthodoxy-the-littman-library-of-jewish-civilization","title":"Rupture and Reconstruction: The Transformation of Modern Orthodoxy (The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization)","description":"The essay that forms\nthe core of this book is an attempt to understand the developments that have\noccurred in Orthodox Jewry in America in the last seventy years, and to analyse\ntheir implications. The prime change is what is often described as ‘the swing to\nthe right’, a marked increase in ritual stringency, a rupture in patterns of\nbehaviour that has had major consequences not only for Jewish society but also\nfor the nature of Jewish spirituality. For Haym Soloveitchik, the key feature\nat the root of this change is that, as a result of migration to the ‘New Worlds’ of England, the US,\nand Israel and acculturation to its new surroundings, American\nJewry―indeed, much of the Jewish world― had to reconstruct religious practice\nfrom normative texts: observance could no longer be transmitted mimetically, on\nthe basis of practices observed in home and street. In consequence, behaviour\nonce governed by habit is now governed by rule. This new edition allows the\nauthor to deal with criticisms raised since the essay, long established as a\nclassic in the field, was originally published, and enables readers to gain a\nfuller perspective on a topic central to today’s Jewish world and its\ndevelopment.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1906764387\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.1906764387.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Soloveitchik, Haym\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819031064881,"sku":"GBV.1906764387.A","price":38.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/1906764387-0.jpg?v=1771109367","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/rupture-and-reconstruction-the-transformation-of-modern-orthodoxy-the-littman-library-of-jewish-civilization","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}