Abraham Joshua Heschel
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| Title | : | God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism |
| Author | : | Abraham Joshua Heschel |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 437 pages |
| Published | : | June 1st 1976 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (first published 1955) |
| Categories | : | Religion. Judaism. Philosophy. Literature. Jewish. Theology. Nonfiction. Judaica |
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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.Point Books Concering God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism
| Original Title: | God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism |
| ISBN: | 0374513317 (ISBN13: 9780374513313) |
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Ratings: 4.37 From 1332 Users | 74 ReviewsEvaluate Containing Books God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism
I was already sold on AJH before I started this book, but my love for his writing has only continued to grow. Such a rich discussion of what Judaism means as a religion and of the relationship of God and humankind. I actually brought three of the earlier chapters of this book to a philosophy of religion reading group and I think that this book is excellent in its discussion of some primary philosophical issues pertaining to monotheism (obviously Judaism is Heschel's subject matter, but some ofThe depth of Dr. Heschel is overwhelming. He understands the spiritual journey and the Biblical story as no other.
This is easily one of my favorite books I have ever read. It took me nearly over half a year to read not because of difficulty but because I didn't want it to end. As a friend told me I would, I struggled with not underlining EVERYTHING. There was a slow bit in the introduction and a slow bit toward the end, but slow only because I am not as well-versed in philosophy as I should be to understand it all. This will easily go down as one of the most influential, meaningful, and powerful books I've
This was a quick read for me. I read it during two overnight shifts. That is my biggest regret with this book. It deserves a slow, close reading and I did not do it justice. Herschel poetically extracts an inherent philosophy from within Judaism. Not only is it philosophically poignant, but it is a truly enjoyable read. I recommend this book for anyone interested in a Hebraic worldview.
This holy and sacred sefer (book) poetically and logically portrays the essence and raison d'etre for believing in G-d and the sacredness of being a practicing Jew. No other book that I have ever read elucidated for me the depth and sublime nature of our relationship with G-d, as this one has.Join us at http://philoofreligion.blogspot.com/ for extensive reviews and essays of Rav Heschels magnificent work G-d in Search of Man.
"Faith in God is, we repeat, not easily attained. Had it been possible to prove His existence beyond dispute, atheism would have been refuted as an error long ago." Faith is not easy, and neither is this book, but that's a virtue. This isn't simple theology; it's a bit of a slog, though it's divided into short chunks. I don't think I can do justice to it without writing a college term paper, but even when I found myself disagreeing with it, I was forced to challenge my own conception of God and
This book, I think, has helped me find my way as a person, as well as a Jew. Although Heschel focuses on Judaism and expects his readers to be observant Jews, I sense that his approach to spirit, action, and the purpose of life has a lot to say to sensitive non-Jews as well (although its hard for me to step outside of myself enough to be sure). The book is certainly a big commitment to the reader: long, repetitious, sometimes abstract. Although you can gain a lot by parsing and considering each
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