How Judaism Became a Religion

Explore the question of whether Judaism is a religion, culture, nationality, or all of the above in "How Judaism Became a Religion" by Leora Batnitzky. This fascinating read tells the story of how Judaism came to be defined as a religion in the modern period and why Jewish thinkers have both fought and championed this idea. Batnitzky argues that it is the clash between the modern category of religion and Judaism that is responsible for much of the creative tension in modern Jewish thought. You'll learn about major Jewish thinkers of the past three centuries and the emergence of Jewish nationalism and religion in America. A compelling and insightful perspective on the history of modern Jewish thought.