Martin Buber: Prophet of Religious Secularism
In this study of Martin Buber's life and work, Donald Moore focuses in on Buber's central message about what it means to be a human being and a person of faith.
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In this study of Martin Buber's life and work, Donald Moore focuses in on Buber's central message about what it means to be a human being and a person of faith. Booknews Moore (theology, Fordham U.) focuses on what he sees as the central message of the Austrian-born Zionist Buber (1878-1965), which is that religious faith must manifest in everyday life in order for it to survive in the modern world. Changes from the 1974 edition include a foreword by Maurice Friedman, gender inclusive language, the incorporation of new scholarship, and a strengthening of the thesis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Foreword to the 1996 EditionPrefaceMartin Buber: A Biographical PortraitPt. IThe Judaic Writings: The First Source of His Criticism of Religion1Biblical Thought32Hasidic Writings273Addresses on Judaism58Pt. IIThe Personalism of Buber: The Second Source of His Criticism of Religion4The Human Dialogue955The Dialogue Between God and Humanity132Pt. IIIThe Critique of Religion6The Dangers of Religion1677The Need for Religion1998Some Personal Reflections244Bibliography281Index287
\ BooknewsMoore (theology, Fordham U.) focuses on what he sees as the central message of the Austrian-born Zionist Buber (1878-1965), which is that religious faith must manifest in everyday life in order for it to survive in the modern world. Changes from the 1974 edition include a foreword by Maurice Friedman, gender inclusive language, the incorporation of new scholarship, and a strengthening of the thesis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
