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Toward a Theology for Conservative Judai

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Conservative Judaism stands at a theological crossroads, caught between its historical pragmatism and an urgent need for systematic theological expression. Through analysis of classical Jewish sources and the works of Schechter, Kaplan, Buber, and Heschel, a coherent theological framework emerges, centered on the interdependent unity of God, Torah, and Israel within a covenantal structure. The movement's distinctive theological character manifests through "pragmatic paradoxes" that transcend rational limitations while maintaining practical utility. God appears as an indefinable infinite force operating through human consciousness, Torah as the continuous record of divine revelation and human response, and Israel as a chosen people tasked with actualizing spiritual potential through ethical and aesthetic expression. Employing qualitative analytical methodology, this research identifies core theological principles including shalom (balance), ongoing revelation, and ritual as action symbols of commitment. The findings demonstrate that Conservative Judaism must evolve beyond mere preservation of tradition to present a transformative theology that places Jews in vital relationship with God through systematic ideological expression—moving from its historical mission of saving Judaism to offering a Judaism that saves.

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    Published 1956

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    Abraham Karp