Ani Ma'amin

In Ani Ma'amin, Joshua Berman examines the relationship between modern biblical criticism and traditional Jewish faith, focusing on how historical-critical methods interact with the Thirteen Principles of Faith attributed to Maimonides.

Berman navigates tensions between academic biblical scholarship and religious commitments, arguing for frameworks that allow scholarly inquiry without undermining core theological claims.

The book engages with debates over textual authorship, historical reconstructions of biblical narratives, and the implications these have for Jewish belief and practice.

Berman offers a considered approach that respects both rigorous critical methodology and the spiritual integrity of tradition, aiming to reconcile intellectual honesty with religious commitment.