Who Is Man?

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Who Is Man? (1965)

Heschel reflects on the nature of humanity and the purpose of existence in this philosophical work. He discusses the unique qualities that distinguish humans from other beings and explores the ethical responsibilities that come with human existence.

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The encounter vividly encompasses for me Heschel's remarkable qualities . . . not only his warmth, caring, humor, and humanity, but his insistence on rigorous and careful scholarship.  Rabbi Eli Schochet This framework - inspired by Heschel's radical amazement with the world in its entirety - is most likely why I became the person I am today. Sofia Freudenstein Rabbi Heschel taught the Bible and linked it to our present time with effortless elegance.  Reverend Johnnie Moore