Sacred Texts, Modern Questions

Connecting Ethics and History Through a Jewish Lens

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Judaism, Sacred Writings
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Author: Facing History and Ourselves ISBN: 9780983787099
Publisher: Facing History and Ourselves Publication: August 31, 2013
Imprint: Facing History and Ourselves Language: English
Author: Facing History and Ourselves
ISBN: 9780983787099
Publisher: Facing History and Ourselves
Publication: August 31, 2013
Imprint: Facing History and Ourselves
Language: English

*Sacred Texts, Modern Questions: Connecting Ethics and History Through a Jewish Lens *is a resource designed specifically for educators in a Jewish setting. This five unit collection of lessons explores sacred texts of the past and the questions that shape our present. It makes connections between instances of moral courage in Pharaoh's Egypt, struggles of conscience and faith in Hitler's Europe, and readings from today's influential thinkers. Our goal is to integrate original Facing History resources with biblical, rabbinic, and contemporary Jewish sources. With more than 30 readings, pages of full-color artwork, and a variety of classroom strategies, activities, and questions, *Sacred Texts *provides opportunities for teachers of both Judaic and general studies to integrate learning and encourages interdisciplinary conversations.

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*Sacred Texts, Modern Questions: Connecting Ethics and History Through a Jewish Lens *is a resource designed specifically for educators in a Jewish setting. This five unit collection of lessons explores sacred texts of the past and the questions that shape our present. It makes connections between instances of moral courage in Pharaoh's Egypt, struggles of conscience and faith in Hitler's Europe, and readings from today's influential thinkers. Our goal is to integrate original Facing History resources with biblical, rabbinic, and contemporary Jewish sources. With more than 30 readings, pages of full-color artwork, and a variety of classroom strategies, activities, and questions, *Sacred Texts *provides opportunities for teachers of both Judaic and general studies to integrate learning and encourages interdisciplinary conversations.

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