Defender of the Faithful – The Life and Thought of Rabbi Levi Yitshak of Berdychiv

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Defender of the Faithful – The Life and Thought of Rabbi Levi Yitshak of Berdychiv by Arthur Green delves into the life of Rabbi Levi Yitshak, a revered Rabbi known for his compassion and advocacy within the Jewish community. The biography explores his spiritual teachings, his intense devotion to justice and humanity, as well as his enduring legacy in Jewish thought. Through a detailed account, the book captures the essence of a man whose profound faith and philosophy touched many lives.
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Defender of the Faithful – The Life and Thought of Rabbi Levi Yitshak of Berdychiv

"Defender of the Faithful is an intellectual and religious biography of Levi Yitshak of Berdychiv (1740-1809), one of the most fascinating and colorful Hasidic leaders of his time. Featuring examples of Levi Yitshak's extraordinary texts alongside insightful analysis, Arthur Green examines both Levi Yitshak's theology and broader philosophy"--

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The first scholarly biography of Levi Yitshak of Berdychiv in English in over thirty-five years.

Defender of the Faithful explores the life and thought of Levi Yitshak of Berdychiv (1740–1809), one of the most fascinating and colorful Hasidic leaders of his time. It is an intellectual and religious biography, a reading of the development of his thought and career. Featuring examples of Levi Yitshak’s extraordinary texts alongside insightful analysis by scholar Arthur Green, Defender of the Faithful is a compelling study of both Levi Yitshak’s theology and broader philosophy.

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The book offers a rich, intellectual biography of Rabbi Levi Yitshak of Berdychiv, highlighting his role as a significant figure in early Hasidism. Reviewers praise Arthur Green for presenting Levi Yitshak as both a mystic and a realist, noting his unique theological perspective that a righteous person can influence divine will. The work is commended for its erudition, contextual depth, and poetic writing, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and spiritual seekers.

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ISBN: 9781684581016

Publisher: Brandeis University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Brandeis University Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 596g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

Arthur Green was founding dean and is recently retired as rector of the Rabbinical School and the Irving Brudnick Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Religion at Hebrew College. He is professor emeritus at Brandeis University, where he occupied the distinguished Philip W. Lown Professorship of Jewish Thought. His books include Tormented Master: A Life of Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav; The Heart of the Matter: Studies in Jewish Mysticism and Theology; A New Hasidism: Branches; and Judaism for the World: Reflections on God, Life, and Love, for which he was awarded a National Jewish Book Award.