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Eclipse of God
Studies in the Relation between Religion and Philosophy
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hester panim, where God conceals his face as a form of punishment. This collection of nine essays delves into the complex relationship between religion and philosophy, critically engaging with the ideas of thinkers like Soren Kierkegaard, Hermann Cohen, C.G. Jung, and Martin Heidegger. Buber highlights the necessity of philosophy to interpret authentic spiritual experiences and emphasises the importance of the I-Thou dialogue for a personal connection with God, challenging the dominance of scientific knowledge in modern society.
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This book suits readers interested in religion, philosophy, Jewish thought, and spirituality, especially those seeking to understand the dialogue between faith and modern philosophical critiques.
"Originally published by Harper & Brothers in 1952."--T.p. Verso.
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Biblical in origin, the expression eclipse of God refers to the Jewish concept of hester panim, the act of God concealing his face as a way of punishing his disobedient subjects. Though this idea is deeply troubling for many people, in this book Martin Buber uses the expression hopefully—for a hiding God is also a God who can be found.
First published in 1952, Eclipse of God is a collection of nine essays concerning the relationship between religion and philosophy. The book features Buber's critique of the thematically interconnected—yet diverse—perspectives of Soren Kierkegaard, Hermann Cohen, C.G. Jung, Martin Heidegger, and other prominent modern thinkers. Buber deconstructs their philosophical conceptions of God and explains why religion needs philosophy to interpret what is authentic in spiritual encounters.
He elucidates the religious implications of the I-Thou, or dialogical relationship, and explains how the exclusive focus on scientific knowledge in the modern world blocks the possibility of a personal relationship with God.
Featuring a new introduction by Leora Batnitzky, Eclipse of God offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the modern world's greatest Jewish thinkers.
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Leora Batnitzky of Princeton University praises Buber as a philosopher for contemporary times, noting that his insights on real listening resonate deeply in today's world overwhelmed by technology and political divisions. She calls his words prophetic, especially regarding the rarity of genuine engagement.
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ISBN: 9780691165301
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 October 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Contributors:
- Introduction by Leora Batnitzky
Audience: Tertiary education
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Martin Buber (18781965) is known for many influential works in the fields of philosophy of religion and biblical interpretation. His ideas and intellect were globally esteemed, propelled interfaith alliances, and inspired luminaries such as Paul Tillich and Martin Luther King Jr. His books included I and Thou and The Legend of Baal-Shem (Princeton). Leora Batnitzky is the Ronald O. Perelman Professor of Jewish Studies and Professor of Religion at Princeton University. She is the author of How Judaism Became a Religion: An Introduction to Modern Jewish Thought (Princeton).
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