Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was one of the outstanding Jewish thinkers of the 20th century. A renowned American theologian and interpreter, he was a living example of holiness, compassion, and vehement dedication to social justice. This book, the first of two volumes, is the only comprehensive biography of the preeminent religious thinker. 34 illustrations.
Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was one of the outstanding Jewish thinkers of the 20th century. A renowned American theologian and interpreter, he was a living example of holiness, compassion, and vehement dedication to social justice. This book, the first of two volumes, is the only comprehensive biography of the preeminent religious thinker. 34 illustrations.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Edward K. Kaplan is Kevy and Hortense Kaiserman Professor in the Humanities Emeritus at Brandeis University. He is the author of numerous books, including Spiritual Radical: Abraham Joshua Heschel in America, 1940–1972; winner of the National Jewish Book Award; and coauthor, with Samuel H. Dresner, of Abraham Joshua Heschel: Prophetic Witness.
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List of Photographs Preface Acknowledgments Notes on This Volume Part I. From Hasidism to Modernity 1. Hasidic Warsaw, 1907–1925 2. Vilna and Berlin, 1925–1931 3. Prophetic Inspiration and Hitler’s Rise, 1929–1935 4. Symbolic or Sacred Religion, 1935–1939 5. Struggling to Escape, 1938–1940 Part II. Theological Foundations in America 6. Becoming an American, 1940–1945 7. Rescuing the American Soul, 1945–1951 8. Theological Revolution, 1952–1956 Part III. Spiritual Activism 9. Biblical Prophecy and Current Events, 1956–1963 10. A Sacred Humanism, 1963–1966 11. Apostle to the Gentiles, 1961–1966 12. Civil Rights, Vietnam, and Israel, 1965–1969 13. Summation of a Life, 1970–1972 Epilogue Notes Note on Sources Selected Bibliography Index of Names
List of Photographs Preface Acknowledgments Notes on This Volume Part I. From Hasidism to Modernity 1. Hasidic Warsaw, 1907–1925 2. Vilna and Berlin, 1925–1931 3. Prophetic Inspiration and Hitler’s Rise, 1929–1935 4. Symbolic or Sacred Religion, 1935–1939 5. Struggling to Escape, 1938–1940 Part II. Theological Foundations in America 6. Becoming an American, 1940–1945 7. Rescuing the American Soul, 1945–1951 8. Theological Revolution, 1952–1956 Part III. Spiritual Activism 9. Biblical Prophecy and Current Events, 1956–1963 10. A Sacred Humanism, 1963–1966 11. Apostle to the Gentiles, 1961–1966 12. Civil Rights, Vietnam, and Israel, 1965–1969 13. Summation of a Life, 1970–1972 Epilogue Notes Note on Sources Selected Bibliography Index of Names
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