Bøger i Modern Jewish Masters serien

The author focuses on dimensions of Buber's thought long neglected in existing studies, including his concept of alienation and the crisis of modernity, his role as a social critic and thoughts on utopian socialism and the need for education, and his interpretation of Judaism.

"An excellent overview of the history of Jewish mysticism from its early beginnings to contemporary Hasidism...scholarly and complex."--"Library Journal""An excellent work, clear and solidly documented by Joseph Dan on Gershom Scholem and on his work."--"Notes Bibliographiques""An excellent guide to Scholem's work."--"Christian Century"

The author examines Nachman Krochmal's work, particularly as it aimed to guide Jews through the modern revolution in metaphysical and historical thinking, thus enabling them to commit themselves to Judaism without sacrificing intellectual integrity.