I Asked for Wonder
A Spiritual Anthology
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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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 Theology | 95% |
|---|---|
| Religion & Philosophy | 64% |
| Spirituality | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
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