Love and Terror in the God Encounter - by David Hartman (Paperback)

About the Book

The intellectual legacy of one of the 20th century's greatest religious thinkers--explained by a leading modern theologian. Carefully explores Jospeh Soloveitchik's writings, exposing surprising intersections of halakhic tradition and Western theology.

Book Synopsis

The intellectual legacy of one of the 20th century's greatest religious thinkers-explained by a leading modern theologian. Carefully explores Jospeh Soloveitchik's writings, exposing surprising intersections of halakhic tradition and Western theology.

Review Quotes

"A unique combination of love and criticism, depth and respect. This book is an invitation to experience Hartman's ongoing philosophical dialogue with his great teacher, and is an important contribution to understanding the thought of both these major figures."
-Prof. Avi Sagi, director, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Hereneutics and Cultural Studies, Bar Ilan University

"Compellingly demonstrates how R. Soloveitchik joined intellectual brilliance in Jewish learning with a deep empathy for modern existentialist philosophy. Undoubtedly, this work will become the standard for future scholarship on the majestic thought of R. Soloveitchick."
-Prof. Yehuda (Jerome) Gellman, Department of Philosophy, Ben-Gurion University of Negev