The classic statement of the ideas which form the religious consciousness of the Jewish people at large, by one of the great minds of Jewish scholarship of our century. His creative scholarship, compelling English style, and warm personality have given this book lasting influence on Jew and non-Jew alike. Includes the original preface of 1909 and the introduction by Louis Finkelstein.

The classic statement of the ideas that form the Jewish people's religious consciousness, by one of the Jewish scholars of our century. Solomon Schechter's creative thought, compelling writing style and warm personality give this book lasting influence.