prophet for our time, A

prophet for our time, A

By Eugene J. Fisher

Book Description

Rabbi Marc H. Tanenbaum dedicated his remarkable life to building bridges across religious divides and championing human dignity in all its forms. This powerful anthology brings together his most significant writings from nearly three decades of passionate advocacy, offering readers a window into the mind of a spiritual leader who helped reshape interfaith dialogue in the modern world.

Spanning more than thirty carefully selected pieces, this collection traces Tanenbaum's extraordinary journey from the early days of ecumenical conversation during the Second Vatican Council through his tireless work promoting religious liberty and combating prejudice. His writings reveal a profound commitment to fostering genuine understanding between Jewish and Christian communities while addressing broader questions of civil rights and international justice.

For readers seeking wisdom about navigating religious differences with grace and conviction, Tanenbaum's voice offers both inspiration and practical insight. His approach demonstrates how spiritual principles can be applied to real-world challenges, showing how one person's dedication to dialogue and mutual respect can create lasting change across multiple faith communities.

These chronologically arranged selections showcase not just theological reflection, but the lived experience of someone who spent his career at the forefront of some of the most important religious and social movements of his time. The collection serves as both historical document and spiritual guide for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, justice, and human understanding.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)

📄 Length: 376 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Religious
  • ✓ Explore Relations
  • ✓ Explore Judaism - Theology
  • ✓ Explore Judaism, relations, christianity
  • ✓ Explore Christianity - General
  • ✓ Explore Religion - Judaism
  • ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
  • ✓ Explore Christianity

Topics Covered

Religious Relations Judaism - Theology Judaism, relations, christianity Christianity - General Religion - Judaism Christianity and other religions Christianity Philosophy Christianity and other religions, judaism Judaism Interfaith relations Christianity and other religio Interreligiöse Beziehung Judentum

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