Approaching God : the way of Abraham Joshua Heschel / John C. Merkle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Merkle, John C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Heschel, Abraham Joshua, 1907-1972.

God (Judaism).

Heschel, Abraham Joshua, 1907-1972--Views on God.

Heschel, Abraham Joshua.

Physical Description:

xiv, 121 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, [2009]

Summary:

Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-72) is widely regarded as one of the most creative religious thinkers of the twentieth century, and John Merkle is well known as a leading guide to Heschel's thought. In accessible and engaging language, Merkle's Approaching God: The Way of Abraham Joshua Heschel introduces readers to Heschel's life and works in the service of God and to the very heart of his theological perspective. This book clearly explains Heschel's reasons for affirming the reality and revelation of God, what he recommends as ways of responding to God, and why he thinks it is important to accept religious diversity as the will of God. Deeply rooted in tradition, Heschel's message was, in its day, both timely and ahead of its time. This book shows just how relevant his message is for those seeking God-and an enlightened perspective on God-in the twenty-first century. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Nature, Humanity, and God 13

Chapter 2 God's Revelation to the Jewish People 33

Chapter 3 Jewish Responses to God 55

Chapter 4 God and Religious Diversity 74.

Notes:

"A Michael Glazier book."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 110-114) and index.

ISBN:

9780814654569

0814654568

OCLC:

276333989