Moral Grandeur and Spiritual Audacity

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Moral Grandeur and Spiritual Audacity: Essays (1996)

This collection of essays, compiled and edited by Heschel’s daughter Dr. Susannah Heschel, touches on Heschel’s moral and spiritual reflections on various topics, such as social justice, ethical responsibility, and the moral challenges of the modern world. Heschel’s impassioned voice encourages readers to embrace moral grandeur and spiritual audacity in their lives.

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