Abraham Joshua Heschel--Philosopher of Wonder: Our Thirty-Year Friendship and Dialogue

by Maurice S. Friedman

Most studies of Abraham Joshua Heschel approach him as a theologian, whereas this book peers behind the theologian and honors Heschel as the original philosopher that he was. So it unearths Heschel's epistemology, his aesthetic, and his social philosophy, all reinforced by the thirty years of friendship and dialogue that Maurice Friedman shared with him. This book raises significantly critical questions concerning Heschel's philosophy of Judaism while remaining greatly appreciative of the sweep and command of his philosophy that Friedman believes were not sufficiently worked through.

124 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 2012

Reviews

[Jonathon Hagger · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is book that is part memoir, part theological study and part memorial for a great thinker. The studies of Heschels written works was very insightful and the highlight of the book for me. The rest of the book was average.