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This special double-issue of Conservative Judaism commemorates the twenty-fifth yahrzeit of Abraham Joshua Heschel through a comprehensive examination of his enduring intellectual and spiritual legacy. The publication employs a mixed methodological approach, combining critical scholarly analysis with personal testimonies and anecdotal evidence from former students and colleagues. The editorial framework presents both historical perspectives that have emerged over the past generation and contemporary reassessments of Heschel's contributions to religious thought and social activism. Key findings demonstrate Heschel's profound influence on biblical interpretation, particularly regarding prophetic literature, and his restoration of theological concepts concerning divine-human relationships. The collection reveals how Heschel's integration of rigorous scholarship with passionate social justice advocacy continues to shape contemporary religious discourse. Personal narratives from Seminary colleagues illustrate his pedagogical methods and moral reasoning, exemplified through his comparative questioning of halakhic and ethical issues. The study concludes that Heschel's multifaceted legacy—encompassing philosophy, biblical scholarship, and prophetic activism—remains vital to modern Jewish thought, representing a rare synthesis of academic rigor and spiritual authenticity that transcends conventional scholarly boundaries and continues to inspire new generations of religious thinkers.

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    Published 1998

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