Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life

by Jon D. Levenson

This provocative volume explores the origins of the Jewish doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. Jon D. Levenson argues that, contrary to a very widespread misconception, the ancient rabbis were keenly committed to the belief that at the end of time, God would restore the deserving dead to life. In fact, Levenson points out, the rabbis saw the Hebrew Bible itself as committed to that idea.
The author meticulously traces the belief in resurrection...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300136358
• ISBN13: 9780300136357
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.2"