A Question of Faith: An Atheist and a Rabbi Debate the Existence of God

by Morton Shor and William E. Kaufman

Book Overview

'This spirited encouter between a hardheaded atheist and a sophisticated theologian on the nature and existence of God can serve as a model for how to conduct a passionate and intelligent conversation on this most ultimate of issues.'-Rabbi Neil Gillman, Jewish Theological Seminary of America

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568210892
• ISBN13: 9781568210896
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Very thought provoking

I think everyone comes to a point in their life that they have to question their beliefs. While I think it truly comes down to a personal decision based on one's own thoughts and feelings of what one believes, it is always useful to understand other perspectives in arriving at our own conclusions. I thought this was a great book to follow along on the philosophy and teachings of an effort to expand our own knowledge, philosophy and understanding. While there was no clear winner, I think one certainly argued a better point than the other. If nothing else, I feel I have a better understanding of some of the major points of controversy, and am better informed to make my own decisions.

Perfection

This book is perfect for anyone questioning thier belief in "God" or wanting to strenghten thier ability to debate the existence of a higher power. Both sides are wonderfully defended. I personally believe the atheist wins the debate. However, there is still hope left if one choses to have faith (belief without proof). Everyone should read this book. However, if they did, there would not be as many places of worship.

Enjoyable, thought-provoking, and thouroughly mesmerizing.

Dr. Kaufman and Mr. Shor present both sides of this debate with such zeal, wit, and logic that readers will find themselves nodding in agreement as the arguments unfold--on both sides! I couldn't put the book down because I always wanted to see what the other's counter-arguments were going to be.The book is very thought-provoking, forcing the readers to develop more questions as they go. In true debate fashion, there is no "final" answer. We are left with the question of God's existence still unproven, but our understanding of the debate deeper and more enlightened. Both men display a literate and insightful glimpse of humanity's yearning for deeper meaning to life. The book is full of the wit and wisdom that comes from a full life, as both these men seem to have led.I recommend this book whole-heartedly to anyone who wishes to understand their own faith or the faith of others. In the end, it provides no magic answer, rather it forces us to think for ourselves. I can't think of a greater literary gift.