Jewish Tradition and the Challenge of Darwinism

by Marc Swetlitz and Geoffrey N. Cantor

Book Overview

Darwin's theory of evolution transformed the life sciences and made profound claims about human origins and the human condition, topics often viewed as the prerogative of religion. As a result, evolution has provoked a wide variety of religious responses, ranging from angry rejection to enthusiastic acceptance. While Christian responses to evolution have been studied extensively, little scholarly attention has been paid to Jewish reactions. Jewish...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226092771
• ISBN13: 9780226092775
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 8.8"