This book explores the interface between historical Judaism and the nascent science of religion. The author examines agreements between Judaism and the emergent discipline, centered on the concept that the science of religion is the pursuit of Judaism. It traverses a range of topics common to both disciplines, including religious texts, dogma, prophecy, ethics, and the progression of knowledge. The author argues that Judaism and the science of religion share a fundamental characteristic: both are rooted in the notion that religion is an inherent element of human nature, a spontaneous and intuitive response to the world around us. This shared characteristic, the author suggests, reveals a profound synergy between the two, and positions Judaism as a forerunner to the science of religion.

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