Books by Ralph Keen

Presents the history of exile and restoration ideas originating at the intersection of Judaic piety and the social history of the Jews. This book describes the distinguishing feature of Jewish thought as a religious hermeneutic in which the promise made to Abraham is preserved not just as a pious memory but as a certain hope for restoration.

The Christian Tradition, formerly published by Pearson/Prentice Hall, introduces students to a religion that has evolved over and shaped over 2,000 years of human history. This innovative text focuses on Christianity's social and cultural traditions, weaving together the arts, spirituality, religious life and practice into its rich historical narrative.