“A religious man is a person who holds God and man in one thought at one time, at all times, who suffers harm done to others, whose greatest passion is compassion, whose greatest strength is love and defiance of despair.”
Quote by Abraham Joshua Heschel
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Moral Grandeur and Spiritual Audacity: Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the realms of moral philosophy and spiritual wisdom, offering readers a deep exploration of these complex and profound topics. more
Author
Abraham Joshua Heschel
Abraham Joshua Heschel was a renowned rabbi and Jewish scholar, born on January 11, 1907, and passed away on December 23, 1972. He had a profound impact on religious philosophy, Jewish theology, and moral ethics. more
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