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thepermageek's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A stellar introduction to Abraham Joshua Heschel. The focus of the book is three-fold: 1) Heschel’s biography, 2) Heschel’s theology, & 3) Heschel’s commitment to social justice activism.
As such it is a fabulous entry into the life, thoughts, and actions of a figure who many people regard as a personal & political hero.
As such it is a fabulous entry into the life, thoughts, and actions of a figure who many people regard as a personal & political hero.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Racial slurs
alexdpar's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Just a fantastic biography all around. I am absolutely enthralled with the lessons that can be learned from Heschel’s life, and what those implications might mean today. I’m especially surprised that Heschel would condemn the Vietnam war but then go on to justify the preemptive strikes by the Israeli state. I’m also blown away by Heschel’s influence in the Civil Rights movement. What an absolute inspirational figure. The research and telling in this biography were well composed and it is absolutely worth the quick read.
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