The Promise by Chaim Potok

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
“The Promise” is a poignant story about a young Jewish man living in New York City during the aftermath of WWII. Studying to be a rabbi, Reuven Malter finds himself caught between conservative and liberal Judaism, a tension that has especial relevance today both inside and outside the Jewish religion. The vivid cast of characters and the compelling storyline render Judaism, in all its theological shades and complexities, both understandable and sympathetic to the post-modern reader, and earn Reuven a beloved place in 20th century literature.




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