Just Punishments: Federal Guidelines and Public Views Compared

by Peter H. Rossi

Judaism's Great Debates aims to reawaken that spirit in the lives of young Jews today.

Genres: Judaism, Religion, Nonfiction, Theology

253 pages, Hardcover

First published March 26, 2012

Reviews

[Melvin Marsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of famous debates within Judaism. Anyone who has read other Jewish texts will be familiar with some of them.

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the idea that there is not one Jewish opinion but many and that opposing views are respected and remembered. This book outlines several important controversies. It is a short book with brief outlines of the arguments.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

An invitation to Great debates that still define Judaism. The book functions mostly as a springboard to more discussion or a guidance to other books on the topics. I could see this book as being useful in starting talks at the teenage level.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

It definitely gave me some things to think about! It seems, though, that it would be better in a group study situation rather than being read straight through alone...