About the book
National Jewish Book Award Winner
Halakhic Man is the classic work of modern Jewish and religious thought by the twentieth century’s preeminent Orthodox Jewish theologian and talmudic scholar, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. It is a profound excursion into religious psychology and phenomenology, a pioneering attempt at a philosophy of halakhah, and a stringent critique of mysticism and romantic religion. This 40th anniversary edition features this new scholarly apparatus:
• A translator’s preface tracing the book’s reception and evolving influence
• A translator’s introduction shedding light on the heart of Soloveitchik’s argument
• A list of errata to the original text
• Translator’s annotations explaining Soloveitchik’s references and underlying teachings
• A glossary of key terms
• A bibliography of works cited in this edition
• Two indexes: an index of biblical and rabbinic sources and an index of names and subjects incorporating the edition’s full content.
Editions of Halakhic Man
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780827615601
- EBook
- ISBN 9780827619104
- EBook
- ISBN 9780827619111
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National Jewish Book Award Winner
Halakhic Man is the classic work of modern Jewish and religious thought by the twentieth century’s preeminent Orthodox Jewish theologian and talmudic scholar, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. It is a profound excursion into religious psychology and phenomenology, a pioneering attempt at a philosophy of halakhah, and a stringent critique of mysticism and romantic religion. This 40th anniversary edition features this new scholarly apparatus:
• A translator’s preface tracing the book’s reception and evolving influence
• A translator’s introduction shedding light on the heart of Soloveitchik’s argument
• A list of errata to the original text
• Translator’s annotations explaining Soloveitchik’s references and underlying teachings
• A glossary of key terms
• A bibliography of works cited in this edition
• Two indexes: an index of biblical and rabbinic sources and an index of names and subjects incorporating the edition’s full content.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halakhic Man about?
National Jewish Book Award Winner
Halakhic Man is the classic work of modern Jewish and religious thought by the twentieth century’s preeminent Orthodox Jewish theologian and talmudic scholar, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. It is a profound excursion into religious psychology and phenomenology, a pioneering attempt at a philosophy of halakhah, and a stringent critique of mysticism and romantic religion. This 40th anniversary edition features this new scholarly apparatus:
• A translator’s preface tracing the book’s reception and evolving influence
• A translator’s introduction shedding light on the heart of Soloveitchik’s argument
• A list of errata to the original text
• Translator’s annotations explaining Soloveitchik’s references and underlying teachings
• A glossary of key terms
• A bibliography of works cited in this edition
• Two indexes: an index of biblical and rabbinic sources and an index of names and subjects incorporating the edition’s full content.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Halakhic Man?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Judaism
Where can I read a sample of Halakhic Man?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780827615601
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Halakhic Man?
Joseph B. Soloveitchik
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Halakhic Man is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780827615601) and ebook(ISBN 9780827619104) and ebook(ISBN 9780827619111)
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