Jerusalem And Athens
Leo Strauss dedicated his life to rejuvenating the serious study of political philosophy. But those who study his writings are at odds on the question of what he thought about revelation. By applying Strauss's own principles of analysis to his pivotal essay 'Jerusalem and Athens: Some Preliminary Reflections,' Susan Orr reveals that Strauss's understanding of religion, contrary to what previous scholars have maintained, was more than simply political.
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Leo Strauss dedicated his life to rejuvenating the serious study of political philosophy. But those who study his writings are at odds on the question of what he thought about revelation. By applying Strauss's own principles of analysis to his pivotal essay "Jerusalem and Athens: Some Preliminary Reflections," Susan Orr reveals that Strauss's understanding of religion, contrary to what previous scholars have maintained, was more than simply political.Author Biography: Susan Orr is the special assistant to the director of the Program Policy and Planning Division of the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect.
AcknowledgmentsCh. 1An Introduction to the Question3Ch. 2"Preliminary Reflections"21Ch. 3The Beginning of "The Beginning of the Bible and Its Greek Counterparts"35Ch. 4The Biblical Account of the Beginning59Ch. 5The Greek Counterparts97Ch. 6"On Socrates and the Prophets"121Ch. 7Conclusion147Notes159Appendix: Two works by Leo Strauss"Jerusalem and Athens: Some Preliminary Reflections"179"On the Interpretation of Genesis"209Bibliography227Index237About the Author247
