Encounter on the Narrow Ridge: A Life of Martin Buber [Paperback]

Maurice Friedman (Author)

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Publication Date: June 15, 1998 | ISBN-10: 1557785961 | ISBN-13: 978-1557785961 | Edition: 1st Paperback Ed

"A clear and lucid analysis .... Friedman analyzes Buber's responses to the important events of the 20th century". -- Library Journal

"Definitive.... Particularly interesting are the details of Buber's last years". -- Booklist

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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From Library Journal

Buber, the most noted Jewish philosopher of the 20th century, has had a profound influence on contemporary thought through his theory of an inspired and direct dialog between man and God. In this biography, Friedman, a recognized authority on Buber, contributes a clear and lucid analysis largely based on his three-volume Martin Buber's Life and Work ( LJ 4/1/84). He traces Buber's career showing the pivotal events in his life as well as the influences of Judaism, Christianity, general philosophical thought, and linguistics on his writings and lectures. Friedman analyzes succinctly, but with great care, Buber's responses to the important events of the 20th century: the two World Wars, the Holocaust, postwar Germany from 1945-61, and the establishment of Israel and the Jewish-Arab problem. He also deftly explores Buber's differences with Theodor Herzl, David Ben-Gurion, Carl Jung, Jean Paul Sartre, Martin Heidegger, and Dag Hammarskjold. This is highly recommended to all libraries.
-Maurice Tuchman, Hebrew Coll. Lib., Brookline, Mass.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Paragon House; 1st Paperback Ed edition (June 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557785961
• ISBN-13: 978-1557785961
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Encounter on the Narrow Ridge: A Life of Martin Buber (Hardcover)

This is a good source of information on Martin Buber but does not have the heart of other work Maurice Friedman has done on Buber. The book was in good condition and service was great, as usual.