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The intellectual legacy of one of the 20th century's greatest religious thinkers-explained by a leading modern theologian. Carefully explores Jospeh Soloveitchik's writings, exposing surprising intersections of halakhic tradition and Western theology.
List of contents
Preface
1. Introduction
2. The Halakhic Hero
3. The Religious Passion of Halakhic Man
4. The Lonely Man of Faith
5. Confrontation
6. Prayer
Bibliography
Index
About the author
A world-renowned philosopher and social activist, Dr. David Hartman (z"l) was the founder and president emeritus of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Named after his late father, the Institute is dedicated to developing a new understanding of classical Judaism that provides moral and spiritual direction for Judaism's confrontation with modernity.
Formerly professor emeritus at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, he received his rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University's theological seminary in New York City. He is the author of many award-winning books, including From Defender to Critic: The Search for a New Jewish Self; The God Who Hates Lies: Confronting and Rethinking Jewish Tradition; A Heart of Many Rooms: Celebrating the Many Voices within Judaism, finalist for the National Jewish Book Award and a Publishers Weekly "Best Book of the Year"; and Love and Terror in the God Encounter: The Theological Legacy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (all Jewish Lights). His classic works A Living Covenant: The Innovative Spirit in Traditional Judaism (Jewish Lights) and Maimonides: Torah and Philosophic Quest both were winners of the National Jewish Book Award.
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The intellectual legacy of one of the 20th century's greatest religious thinkers—explained by a leading modern theologian. Carefully explores Jospeh Soloveitchik’s writings, exposing surprising intersections of halakhic tradition and Western theology.
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"A unique combination of love and criticism, depth and respect. This book is an invitation to experience Hartman's ongoing philosophical dialogue with his great teacher, and is an important contribution to understanding the thought of both these major figures."
—Prof. Avi Sagi, director, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Hereneutics and Cultural Studies, Bar Ilan University
"Compellingly demonstrates how R. Soloveitchik joined intellectual brilliance in Jewish learning with a deep empathy for modern existentialist philosophy. Undoubtedly, this work will become the standard for future scholarship on the majestic thought of R. Soloveitchick."
—Prof. Yehuda (Jerome) Gellman, Department of Philosophy, Ben-Gurion University of Negev
