“He taught them that the purpose of a man is to make his life holy--every aspect of his life: eating, drinking praying, sleeping. God is everywhere, he told them, and if it seems at times that He is hidden from us, it is only because we have not yet learned to seek Him correctly.”
This book delves into the complex lives of its characters, examining their choices and the consequences that follow, set against a backdrop that highlights the struggle between tradition and modernity. more
Chaim Potok, born on February 17, 1929, in New York City, was an American Jewish author known for his works that delve into Jewish culture and American society, characterized by profound religious and philosophical reflections. His most famous works include 'The Chosen' and 'The Hope of a Beginnings', which have been well-received by readers worldwide. more
“The parts of me that used to think I was different or smarter or whatever, almost made me die.”
“The poets are in the vanguard of a changed conception of Being.”
“A working knowledge of the devil can be very well had from resisting him.”