Man Is Not Alone (World Philosophers and Their Works)
At a glance:
- Author: Abraham Joshua Heschel
- First Published: 1951
- Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy
Context
Man Is Not Alone is a masterly analysis of faith and the search for authentic religious expression. Abraham Joshua Heschel was most concerned with the act of believing, not the contents of believing, as were many philosophers and theologians. What makes Heschel distinctive among Jewish thinkers is his belief that God needs people as partners in the work of creation.
Heschel’s perspective is that of an interpreter of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and Judaic tradition. He deeply and personally felt the horrors, pain, and sorrow of the...
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