About the book
There are two stories here. One is the now legendary tale of a defiant Jew's refusal to abandon God, even in the face of the greatest suffering the world has known, a testament of faith that has taken on an unpredictable and fascinating life of its own and has often been thought to be a direct testament from the Holocaust.
The parallel story is that of Zvi Kolitz, the true author, whose connection to Yosl Rakover has been obscured over the fifty years since its original appearance. German journalist Paul Badde tells how a young man came to write this classic response to evil, and then was nearly written out of its history. With brief commentaries by French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas and Leon Wieseltier, author of Kaddish, this edition presents a religious classic and the very human story behind it.
Editions of Yosl Rakover Talks to God
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375404511
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375708404
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307797803
Read an Excerpt
There are two stories here. One is the now legendary tale of a defiant Jew's refusal to abandon God, even in the face of the greatest suffering the world has known, a testament of faith that has taken on an unpredictable and fascinating life of its own and has often been thought to be a direct testament from the Holocaust.
The parallel story is that of Zvi Kolitz, the true author, whose connection to Yosl Rakover has been obscured over the fifty years since its original appearance. German journalist Paul Badde tells how a young man came to write this classic response to evil, and then was nearly written out of its history. With brief commentaries by French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas and Leon Wieseltier, author of Kaddish, this edition presents a religious classic and the very human story behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosl Rakover Talks to God about?
There are two stories here. One is the now legendary tale of a defiant Jew's refusal to abandon God, even in the face of the greatest suffering the world has known, a testament of faith that has taken on an unpredictable and fascinating life of its own and has often been thought to be a direct testament from the Holocaust.
The parallel story is that of Zvi Kolitz, the true author, whose connection to Yosl Rakover has been obscured over the fifty years since its original appearance. German journalist Paul Badde tells how a young man came to write this classic response to evil, and then was nearly written out of its history. With brief commentaries by French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas and Leon Wieseltier, author of Kaddish, this edition presents a religious classic and the very human story behind it.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Yosl Rakover Talks to God?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Yosl Rakover Talks to God?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375404511
Is Yosl Rakover Talks to God part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Yosl Rakover Talks to God?
Zvi Kolitz
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Yosl Rakover Talks to God is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375404511) and paperback(ISBN 9780375708404) and ebook(ISBN 9780307797803)
Where can I buy Yosl Rakover Talks to God online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Yosl Rakover Talks to God from below
Where can I buy Yosl Rakover Talks to God?