The Emergence of God
A Rationalist Jewish Exploration of Divine Consciousness
1st Edition
Published on 1. May 2015
164 pages
978-0-7618-6583-4 (ISBN)
Description
In a culture firmly grounded in scientific thought, it has become common to think of "God" as the label we use for natural law, the creative, organizational forces in the universe, rather than as a great, omniscient Being. Is it possible to imagine such a God as being conscious? This is the question at the heart of this book. Through an exploration of human consciousness, emergence theory, and Jewish thought and belief, David Nelson constructs an intriguing new model by which we may think about God as a sentient Self without sacrificing our commitment to rationality. This bold, innovative approach will challenge believers and skeptics alike, and will lead readers of all faiths to think deeply about God, community, and the experience of being human.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-6583-4 (9780761865834)
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Book
05/2015
University Press of America
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Person
David W. Nelson teaches religion and Jewish studies, and serves as campus rabbi at Bard College in Annandale on Hudson, New York.
Content
Chapter One: In Search of God's Consciousness
Chapter Two: The Brain, the Mind, and Consciousness
Chapter Three: The Emergence of God
Chapter Four: Emergent God and Mitzvot/Commandments
Chapter Five: Scrutinizing the Model
Chapter Six: The Ultimate Mitzvah
Chapter Seven: Exploring Loneliness
Epilogue: A Brief, Final Thought: But What if I'm Wrong?
Index
Chapter Two: The Brain, the Mind, and Consciousness
Chapter Three: The Emergence of God
Chapter Four: Emergent God and Mitzvot/Commandments
Chapter Five: Scrutinizing the Model
Chapter Six: The Ultimate Mitzvah
Chapter Seven: Exploring Loneliness
Epilogue: A Brief, Final Thought: But What if I'm Wrong?
Index
