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'In this exciting volume, Cass Fisher demonstrates, in the face of generations of scholars who have argued otherwise, that the Rabbis actually believed in God! He also demonstrates that Jewish theology is alive and well, not least because of his own efforts to defuse the anti-theological prejudice of others. Indeed, Fisher provides a masterclass in the production of erudite and vital Jewish theology.' Sam Lebens, Haifa University 'A thoughtful, tightly argued, and carefully substantiated study that makes the case for theological realism in Judaism on historical and philosophical grounds. Adducing evidence for theological realism in rabbinic texts, Fisher documents theological realism in modern and contemporary Jewish philosophy and supports it with analysis of new theories of reference.' Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Arizona State University 'This elegant, erudite, lucid, and very well  argued work is a must-read  in Jewish theology. It assesses a claim that threatens to make Jewish 'theology' an utter misnomer, yet has been adopted by a virtual Who's Who of Jewish theology for over a century. With a clear and polished style, keen philosophical insight,  and a remarkable command of philosophical, historical and exegetical material [ – analytic and continental philosophy, including contemporary theories of reference, the history of the ancient rabbinic period, and much more] – Fisher argues that the discourse of Judaism must be taken as seeking to refer to a real being who is knowable, and that the ancient rabbis. must be interpreted as espousing such realism. He further suggests that the future viability of Judaism depends on this orientation. Fisher is an important voice in Jewish theology, and this is a rich, rewarding and essential read.' David Shatz, Yeshiva University

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Cass Fisher is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida. A philosopher of religion, he is the author of Contemplative Nation, as well as many journal articles and book chapters in edited collections.

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