The Triumph of Life
A Narrative Theology of Judaism

If you’ve ever read one of the many “I am Jewish, here’s why Judaism is great, here’s how it can be used to make the world a better place” type of modern sefers, a salient question to ask before diving into The Triumph of Life is how is this book any different? For those who have read similar books......more

I first read Rabbi Greenberg over thirty-five years ago, in my initial stage of studying Judaism. Now, in returning to this topic, I'm amazed he's still at it, after easily six decades of prolific publishing. He excels at articulating a nuanced, inclusive, tolerant, and pluralistic application from......more

This is truly Rabbi Greenberg's magnum opus, the evolving understanding of God's relationship to humanity, and specifically the covenantal relationship existing between God and the Jews since Sinai. This is a rich and thoughtful book, as one of the most esteemed American religious leaders of the 20t......more

This book is both a memoir of how Rabbi Yitz Greenberg has evolved his thinking and an appreciation of how one should view God’s covenants with the Jewish people. Fulfilling the covenantal relationship with God is accomplished by being kind to each other, helping the needy and dealing justly in busi......more

Enjoyed the narrative history of jewish theology. Insightful and enriching. I find his third Era thesis a bit strained.......more