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The Language of Jewish Political Discourse

Theology is a source for political ideas and their implementation since God is described as a ruler and authorizer of social entities. The public playing out of theology is found in liturgy which not only describes political concepts but offers a dramatic means to implement them through the use of public ritual.
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Gordon Freeman

Gordon Freeman is the author of "The Heavenly Kingdom: Aspects of Political Thought in the Talmud and Midrash" and currently serves as Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Shalom in Walnut Creek, California.
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