Synopses & Reviews
One of the leading scholars of Hasidism and modern Jewish theology has brought together and translated a wide selection of the Torah teachings of the Sefat Emet—one of the last great masters of Polish Hasidism. Greens personal insightful commentary on the words of the Sefat Emet create a remarkable work of Jewish scholarship, bringing the teaching of this insightful master to a wide audience.
Review
"Recommended...for all libraries (congregational, school, or seminary/university) that attempt to reach out to the spiritually inquiring Jewish adult."—AJL Newsletter AJL Newsletter
Synopsis
Sefat Emet is a collection of Hasidic teachings following the order of the two great liturgical cycles of Judaism: the weekly reading of the Torah and the annual procession of the festivals. The Language of Truth follows that order, with each point in the cycle containing several teachings based on the Torah and other classical texts associated with these occasions.