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God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism

by Abraham Joseph Heschel

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ISBN13: 9780374513313
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Abraham Joshua Heschel was one of the most revered religious leaders of the 20th century, and God in Search of Man and its companion volume, Man Is Not Alone, two of his most important books, are classics of modern Jewish theology. God in Search of Man combines scholarship with lucidity, reverence, and compassion as Dr. Heschel discusses not man's search for God but God's for man--the notion of a Chosen People, an idea which, he writes, "signifies not a quality inherent in the people but a relationship between the people and God." It is an extraordinary description of the nature of Biblical thought, and how that thought becomes faith.

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Abraham Joshua Heschel was one of the most revered religious leaders of this century, and God in Search of Man and its companion volume, Man Is Not Alone, are two of his most important books and classics of modern Jewish theology. In God in Search of Man, Heschel discusses in rich and lucid prose the nature of biblical thought, how that thought becomes faith, and how faith draws man to God. His words have inspired readers from every tradition since the book was first published almost fifty years ago.

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Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-72) was internationally known as a scholar, author, activist, and theologian. he was Professor of Ethics and Mysticism at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

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KIER8, November 3, 2008 (view all comments by KIER8)
"God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism" is one of Rabbi Abraham J. Heschel's masterpieces. Dr. Heschel's almost poetic prose makes this a philosophy book that laymen can understand and enjoy. He was a social activist and by far the most charasmatic teacher at the Jewish Theological Seminary Of America.
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ISBN:
9780374513313
Subtitle:
A Philosophy of Judaism
Author:
Heschel, Abraham Joseph
Author:
Heschel, Abraham Joshua
Publisher:
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Religious
Subject:
Judaism - General
Subject:
Religion
Subject:
Judaism
Subject:
Judaism - Theology
Subject:
Religion -- Philosophy.
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paperback
Series Volume:
no. 25
Publication Date:
19760601
Binding:
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
437
Dimensions:
8.58x5.13x1.27 in. .89 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by , Abraham Joshua Heschel was one of the most revered religious leaders of this century, and God in Search of Man and its companion volume, Man Is Not Alone, are two of his most important books and classics of modern Jewish theology. In God in Search of Man, Heschel discusses in rich and lucid prose the nature of biblical thought, how that thought becomes faith, and how faith draws man to God. His words have inspired readers from every tradition since the book was first published almost fifty years ago.
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