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Discover the compelling narrative of "Hidden Heretics," an intricate dive into the lives of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and women in modern New York. This illuminative book reveals their unique struggles as they navigate the complexities of faith, family, and identity in an ever-changing world. Written by Ayala Fader, a distinguished author and researcher, this title provides a profound exploration of religious doubt and the impact of digital media on belief systems. Through five years of in-depth fieldwork, Fader captures the heart-wrenching stories of those leading double lives, while still adhering to their religious communities. As they grapple with their spiritual uncertainties and societal pressures, they find refuge in online spaces, leading to groundbreaking conversations on authority, truth, and modern religious practices. This trade paperback from Princeton University Press is not just a book but an eye-opening experience for those interested in sociology, religion, and the complexities of life within closed communities. Don’t miss out on this enlightening read, perfect for both personal reflection and academic discussion. Your journey into understanding the hidden dimensions of faith begins here. It is a must-have addition to your collection. **Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.** Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780691234489, Format: Trade paperback (US), Year: 2022, Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691234489
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The Revealer, Winter Reading Recommendations
A revealing look at Jewish men and women who secretly explore the outside world, in person and online, while remaining in their ultra-Orthodox religious communities.
What would you do if you questioned your religious faith, but revealing that would cause you to lose your family and the only way of life you had ever known? Hidden Heretics tells the fascinating, often heart-wrenching stories of married ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and women in twenty-first-century New York who lead “double lives” in order to protect those they love. While they no longer believe that God gave the Torah to Jews at Mount Sinai, these hidden heretics continue to live in their families and religious communities, even as they surreptitiously break Jewish commandments and explore forbidden secular worlds in person and online. Drawing on five years of fieldwork with those living double lives and the rabbis, life coaches, and religious therapists who minister to, advise, and sometimes excommunicate them, Ayala Fader investigates religious doubt and social change in the digital age.
The internet, which some ultra-Orthodox rabbis call more threatening than the Holocaust, offers new possibilities for the age-old problem of religious uncertainty. Fader shows how digital media has become a lightning rod for contemporary struggles over authority and truth. She reveals the stresses and strains that hidden heretics experience, including the difficulties their choices pose for their wiv
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691234489
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The Revealer, Winter Reading Recommendations
A revealing look at Jewish men and women who secretly explore the outside world, in person and online, while remaining in their ultra-Orthodox religious communities.
What would you do if you questioned your religious faith, but revealing that would cause you to lose your family and the only way of life you had ever known? Hidden Heretics tells the fascinating, often heart-wrenching stories of married ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and women in twenty-first-century New York who lead “double lives” in order to protect those they love. While they no longer believe that God gave the Torah to Jews at Mount Sinai, these hidden heretics continue to live in their families and religious communities, even as they surreptitiously break Jewish commandments and explore forbidden secular worlds in person and online. Drawing on five years of fieldwork with those living double lives and the rabbis, life coaches, and religious therapists who minister to, advise, and sometimes excommunicate them, Ayala Fader investigates religious doubt and social change in the digital age.
The internet, which some ultra-Orthodox rabbis call more threatening than the Holocaust, offers new possibilities for the age-old problem of religious uncertainty. Fader shows how digital media has become a lightning rod for contemporary struggles over authority and truth. She reveals the stresses and strains that hidden heretics experience, including the difficulties their choices pose for their wiv