The charismatic spirituality of Abraham Joshua Heschel
Breslauer, S. Daniel.
The charismatic spirituality of Abraham Joshua Heschel mystical teachings of an American rabbi / [electronic resource] : S. Daniel Breslauer. - Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, c2011. - 1 online resource (214 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Abraham Heschel, depth theology and charismatic spirituality -- Chapter One. Charismatic spirituality, Abraham Joshua Heschel and depth-theology -- Chapter Two. Heschel and the spiritual personality -- Chapter Three. Abraham Heschel, charismatic spirituality and the nightmare of history -- Chapter Four. Heschel, culture, spirituality and generosity -- Chapter Five. Questioning civilizations: Heschel, spirituality and caution -- Chapter Six. Heschel, ritual and charismatic spirituality -- Selected bibliography -- Index.
This is a reflection on the teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a teacher to an entire generation of rabbis. Breslauer looks at Heschel as an "ethical scholar," a teacher of both Jewish and non-Jewish traditions, and a Jewish Kabbalah mystic. The book addresses Heschel's concern that a spiritual crisis existed for all religions. In particular, Breslauer's examination of Heschel's development of the "depth-theology" concept to address the spiritual crisis is the central focus of this book. Breslauer draws attention to Hesechel's use of Jewish tradition and his understanding of God, not as a ph.
9780773421073 (electronic bk.) 0773421076 (electronic bk.)
Heschel, Abraham Joshua, 1907-1972 --Teachings.
Spiritual life--Judaism.
Heschel, Abraham Joshua--1907-1972--Teachings.
Spiritual life--Judaism.
Spirituality.
Religion.
RELIGION / Judaism / Theology
Electronic books.
BM755.H37 / B74 2011eb
296.3092
The charismatic spirituality of Abraham Joshua Heschel mystical teachings of an American rabbi / [electronic resource] : S. Daniel Breslauer. - Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, c2011. - 1 online resource (214 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Abraham Heschel, depth theology and charismatic spirituality -- Chapter One. Charismatic spirituality, Abraham Joshua Heschel and depth-theology -- Chapter Two. Heschel and the spiritual personality -- Chapter Three. Abraham Heschel, charismatic spirituality and the nightmare of history -- Chapter Four. Heschel, culture, spirituality and generosity -- Chapter Five. Questioning civilizations: Heschel, spirituality and caution -- Chapter Six. Heschel, ritual and charismatic spirituality -- Selected bibliography -- Index.
This is a reflection on the teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a teacher to an entire generation of rabbis. Breslauer looks at Heschel as an "ethical scholar," a teacher of both Jewish and non-Jewish traditions, and a Jewish Kabbalah mystic. The book addresses Heschel's concern that a spiritual crisis existed for all religions. In particular, Breslauer's examination of Heschel's development of the "depth-theology" concept to address the spiritual crisis is the central focus of this book. Breslauer draws attention to Hesechel's use of Jewish tradition and his understanding of God, not as a ph.
9780773421073 (electronic bk.) 0773421076 (electronic bk.)
Heschel, Abraham Joshua, 1907-1972 --Teachings.
Spiritual life--Judaism.
Heschel, Abraham Joshua--1907-1972--Teachings.
Spiritual life--Judaism.
Spirituality.
Religion.
RELIGION / Judaism / Theology
Electronic books.
BM755.H37 / B74 2011eb
296.3092
