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Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (1903-1993) profoundly influenced modern Orthodox Judaism by opening up a discourse between the tradition of Torah study and Western philosophical thought. The future of both religious Zionism in Israel and of orthodoxy hangs to a great extent on how we interpret his intellectual legacy. Dr. David Hartman's penetrating analysis of Rabbi Soloveitchik's work reveals a Judaism committed to intellectual courage integrity and openness. A renowned theologian and philosopher Hartman meticulously explores the subtlety and complexity of Rabbi Soloveitchik's theological thought exposing a surprising intersection of halakhic tradition and modern Western theology-a confrontation that deepens and expands our spiritual understanding. Hartman's provocative interpretation bears witness to the legitimacy of remaining loyal to the Judaic tradition without sacrificing one's intellectual freedom and honesty.

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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

Hartman's extraordinary work will prove invaluable to both scholars and laypersons seeking a clear and definitive understanding of modern Judaism.

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. --<strong>Prof. Avi Sagi</strong>, director, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Hereneutics and Cultural Studies, Bar Ilan University</p> 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. --<strong>Prof. Yehuda (Jerome) Gellman</strong>, Department of Philosophy, Ben-Gurion University of Negev</p>

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

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Dr. David Hartman, who studied with Rabbi Soloveitchik for a decade, is one of the most respected theologians in the world today. He is the founder and director of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.

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