Abraham Joshua Heschel Ten Years After H
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Abraham Joshua Heschel emerged as one of the twentieth century's most remarkable Jewish voices, bridging mystical spirituality with social activism in ways that still resonate a decade after his death in 1972. Born into Warsaw's hasidic aristocracy in 1909, Heschel's intellectual journey carried him from traditional Jewish learning in Eastern Europe through philosophical studies in Berlin to influential scholarship at New York's Jewish Theological Seminary. Through personal reminiscences and biographical analysis, Samuel H. Dresner reveals how Heschel crafted a unique synthesis of contemplative wisdom and moral engagement, demonstrated in both his seminal works on Bible, Talmud, and medieval thought, and his passionate activism for civil rights and against the Vietnam War. Despite arriving in America with minimal English skills, Heschel mastered the language to produce profound theological writings that spoke across religious boundaries while maintaining authentic Jewish roots. His legacy stands as an irreplaceable witness to divine presence in modern secular society, offering hope and meaning in an age of spiritual crisis and moral confusion. This combined memoir-scholarly assessment examines Heschel's intellectual contributions and enduring spiritual impact through both personal narrative and academic analysis.

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Published 1982-1983
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Samuel Dresner