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I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua Heschel

I Asked for Wonder

A Spiritual Anthology

Abraham Joshua Heschel, Samuel H. Dresner

The Crossroad Publishing Company · Print & ebook · September 1, 1983

Considered by many to be one of the most significant Jewish theologians of the 20th century, Abraham Heschel finds just the right words to startle the mind and delight the heart.

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Who it’s for
Heschel’s spiritual anthology addresses the whole person, pairing intellectual provocation with a sense of wonder.
Genres
Jewish Theology, Spirituality, Religion & Philosophy
Published
The Crossroad Publishing Company, September 1, 1983

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About this book

Considered by many to be one of the most significant Jewish theologians of the 20th century, Abraham Heschel finds just the right words to startle the mind and delight the heart. He addresses and challenges the whole person, portraying that rarest of human phenomena—the holy man.

Thoughtful Wonder

Heschel’s spiritual anthology addresses the whole person, pairing intellectual provocation with a sense of wonder.

Come here for

  • A contemplative encounter with Jewish theology and spiritual thought
  • Language that aims to startle the mind and delight the heart

Expect

  • Reflective writing on holiness and the human spirit
  • A thoughtful meeting of Jewish theology and spirituality

Where it sits

Jewish Theology95%
Religion & Philosophy64%
Spirituality34%

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Publisher categories

  • Jewish Theology
Authors
Abraham Joshua Heschel, Samuel H. Dresner
Publisher
The Crossroad Publishing Company
Published
September 1, 1983
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Jewish Theology