About the Author

Abraham J. Heschel (1907-1972), born in Poland, moved to the United States in 1940. A professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, Heschel became an active and well-known participant in the Civil Rights movement and the protests against the Vietnam War.

Reviews

"This book has monumental stature. It is fresh and vivid...aflame with prophetic vision." -- James Muilenburg, scholar on the Revised Standard Version of the Bible"A brilliant study of the Hebrew prophets, one of the most penetrating works...[of] our time." -- Will Herberg, Jewish theologian"[The author] has here given us the fruits of his mature reflection and study. Moreover, since he writes with a lucid, engaging style, the result is a book that is not only important but is certain to be read widely, and with pleasure." -- John Bright, American biblical scholar