Jacob Agus mounted a sophisticated philosophical defense of Conservative Judaism by carving out an innovative middle ground between Orthodox absolutism and Reform rationalism. Through detailed analysis of his responses to three prominent critics, this research reveals Agus's distinctive vision of a "Torah-true" but not "halakha-true" Judaism that separates eternal spiritual principles from literal legal interpretations. His framework advocates replacing committee-based interpretation with a Jewish Academy model and reconceptualizes Jewish law as aspirational standards rather than absolute commandments. Textual analysis demonstrates how Agus articulated a religion-centered rather than nation-centered approach, prioritizing individual divine relationships over collective ethnic identity. His understanding of revelation employs a "polarity principle" that acknowledges both human and divine elements, rejecting Orthodox literalism while preserving religious authenticity through "self-covenanting" with God. This theological positioning ultimately offers Conservative Judaism a path toward embracing progressive interpretation and theological ambiguity while maintaining traditional covenantal relationships, spiritual growth, and ethical imperatives.