Paradigmatic Thinking and Holocaust Theology

Using the example of the wartime writings of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich (Transylvania, 1863–1944), the author examines how traditionally oriented thinkers approached the problems posed by the Nazi persecutions of the Jews during World War ii. The author argues that the notion of paradigmatic thi...

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Published in:The journal of Jewish thought & philosophy
Main Author: Krawcowicz, Barbara (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2014
In: The journal of Jewish thought & philosophy
Further subjects:B Holocaust theology theodicy Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich paradigmatic thinking
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Summary:Using the example of the wartime writings of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich (Transylvania, 1863–1944), the author examines how traditionally oriented thinkers approached the problems posed by the Nazi persecutions of the Jews during World War ii. The author argues that the notion of paradigmatic thinking is helpful in describing ultra-Orthodox responses to the Holocaust as it aptly captures the fundamental premise behind the interpretive perspective that enabled these thinkers to uphold the traditional understanding of theodicy and the covenantal relationship between God and Israel.
ISSN:1477-285X
Contains:In: The journal of Jewish thought & philosophy
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/1477285X-12341255