Open to current students at the University of Chicago. Participants can come to whichever sessions they choose. Dinner will be provided.
David Novak, one of the most distinguished Jewish theologians in the world, offers a new interpretation of how the Jewish people and the Jewish tradition talk about God. What does the Torah say about God? How does the God of the Torah talk about Godself? And how does the God of the Torah talk about human beings? The book traces the history and theology of God-talk in Judaism, and how it remains relevant, now more than ever, and speaks directly to contemporary issues such as human rights.
In this reading course over dinner, Fr. Andrew Summerson (University of Toronto) will lead a group through Novak’s book at a leisurely pace. Syllabus forthcoming
SCHEDULE:
This group will meet weekly on Mondays (beginning March 31st) from 6:00pm – 7:30pm over dinner.
A copy of God-Talk: The Heart of Judaism will be provided to all participants. The reading may be picked up at Gavin House (1220 E 58th street) during business hours at the start of the fall quarter.
