The Jewish Encounter with Hinduism

History, Spirituality, Identity

• Author(s): Alon Goshen-Gottstein,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 275
• ISBN_10: 1137455292
  ISBN_13: 9781137455291
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Religion / Comparative Religion , Religion / Judaism / General , Religion / Hinduism / General , Religion / Spirituality , Religion / General ,

Description:... Hinduism has become a vital 'other' for Judaism over the past decades. The book surveys the history of the relationship from historical to contemporary times, from travellers to religious leadership. It explores the potential enrichment for Jewish theology and spirituality, as well as the challenges for Jewish identity.