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Metaphor and Miracle Abraham Joshua Hesc

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Abraham Joshua Heschel's theological vision of *ruah ha-kodesh* (Holy Spirit) forges a crucial bridge between metaphorical religious language and divine revelation, offering modern readers a path to authentic spiritual experience. Through literary and theological analysis of Heschel's major works, from his early German scholarship on biblical prophecy through his mature American writings, this research traces how he synthesized rational philosophical discourse with mystical experience. The methodology combines close textual analysis of his published works with examination of his Hebrew monographs on medieval Jewish mysticism, particularly his studies of Maimonides and prophetic inspiration. Drawing upon his Hasidic background and scholarly expertise in Jewish mystical traditions, Heschel employed richly metaphorical prose to prepare modern readers for direct encounters with divine presence. His work demonstrates that contemporary religious experience remains continuous with biblical prophecy, arguing that the Holy Spirit remains accessible to modern Jews through traditional practices such as Sabbath observance, prayer, and Torah study. By presenting Judaism as a living religion animated by ongoing divine revelation rather than merely historical memory, Heschel provides a compelling model for contemporary religious thought that bridges intellectual rigor with spiritual authenticity.

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    Published 1994

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    Edward Kaplan