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RADICAL AMAZEMENT: THE LIFE AND THOUGHT OF ABRAHAM HESCHEL

RADICAL AMAZEMENT: THE LIFE AND THOUGHT OF ABRAHAM HESCHEL

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Abraham Heschel was an important Jewish rabbi, philosopher, theologian, and activist of the 20th century. He once wrote, “Never in my life did I ask God for success or wisdom or power or fame. I asked for wonder, and he gave it to me.” His understanding of Judaism and his family’s experience of the Holocaust led him to be a strong advocate for human rights (he marched with Martin Luther King during the Civil Rights movement). He was also instrumental in advancing Jewish/Catholic relations through his contributions to the Second Vatican Council’s document on Non-Christian religions. This lecture will highlight some of the key themes in Heschel’s writings with a view toward demonstrating their relevance for today.
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About the lecturer(s)

Thomas Petriano

Thomas Petriano holds a PhD in Theology from Fordham University and serves as the Chair of St. Joseph College’s Department of Religious Studies. He has been responsible for developing and teaching several fascinating courses at the college level, such as World Religions, Religions of Abraham, Islam, and Buddhism. Dr. Petriano is also passionate about global service learning and has traveled with students to Nicaragua to assist the indigenous people there.

Lecture Details

Sessions

1 lecture(s)
Day & Time

Friday, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Date(s)

Sep 29, 2023