The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man
The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005118
Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy•
Religion & Spirituality2005
Adult
18+ years
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In The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man, Abraham Joshua Heschel explores the spiritual significance of the Sabbath, emphasizing time over space and material wealth. Heschel offers a philosophical perspective on how observing the Sabbath can provide individuals with rest, renewal, and a deeper connection to the divine.
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The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man by Abraham Joshua Heschel is celebrated for its poetic and profound exploration of the spiritual significance of the Sabbath. Readers appreciate its perspective on time and rest. Some find it dense, which may challenge those seeking straightforward explanations. Overall, it's a revered text for those interested in Jewish philosophy and spirituality.
Who Should Read The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man?
A reader who appreciates profound spiritual exploration and philosophical reflection will enjoy The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man. Fans of The Gift of Rest by Joe Lieberman and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl will find its insights into the spiritual beauty and rest of the Sabbath appealing.
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Abraham Joshua Heschel, the author of The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man, was a prominent 20th-century Jewish philosopher known for his deep contributions to Jewish thought and civil rights activism.
The book was first published in 1951 and has since been regarded as a seminal work in understanding the spiritual significance of the Sabbath in Jewish tradition.
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Heschel's work on the Sabbath, while deeply rooted in Jewish theology, also extends philosophical insights that resonate with broader spiritual and existential themes, appealing to both Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy•
Religion & Spirituality2005
Adult
18+ years
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