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Leap of Action
Morton C. Fierman
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Description for Leap of Action
Hardback. This book elaborates on Dr. Abraham Joshua Heschel's contribution to religion in general and Judaism in particular. Examines his concern with 'leap of action' vs 'leap of faith'. Num Pages: 312 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
This book elaborates on Dr. Abraham Joshua Heschel's contribution to religion in general and Judaism in particular. Examines his concern with "leap of action" vs "leap of faith". The central thoughts of this text revolve around fifteen areas, including such concepts as Heschel's approach to freedom, peace, racism, justice, prayer, brotherhood, faith, education, man, Israel, the sabbath, the prophets, Mitzvah, philosophy and the Bible. Prime sources for these ideas are found in Heschel's major works: God in Search of Man, Man is Not Alone, and The Prophets, as well as in his other publications. Includes photographs.
This book elaborates on Dr. Abraham Joshua Heschel's contribution to religion in general and Judaism in particular. Examines his concern with "leap of action" vs "leap of faith". The central thoughts of this text revolve around fifteen areas, including such concepts as Heschel's approach to freedom, peace, racism, justice, prayer, brotherhood, faith, education, man, Israel, the sabbath, the prophets, Mitzvah, philosophy and the Bible. Prime sources for these ideas are found in Heschel's major works: God in Search of Man, Man is Not Alone, and The Prophets, as well as in his other publications. Includes photographs.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780819175670
SKU
V9780819175670
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Reviews for Leap of Action
Morton C. Fierman, brilliant pedagogue, penetrates the heart, soul, and mind of Heschel, and keeps alive the flame which Heschel first kindled....
Samson H. Levey, Professor of Rabbinics & Jewish Religious Thought, Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles
The American Rabbi
In every reader, I trust, he will awaken a strong desire to go on from this book ... Read more
Samson H. Levey, Professor of Rabbinics & Jewish Religious Thought, Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles
The American Rabbi
In every reader, I trust, he will awaken a strong desire to go on from this book ... Read more