Softcover, 235 pages
ISBN 13: 978-965-031-3
publication: 2009
The Dawn of Redemption traces the Jewish concept of individual and communal
Redemption through its cosmic antecedents to the role it plays in personal experiences
and struggles. Drawing on classic sources, the author melds private experiences with
historical forces, personal destiny and the Divine Plan, and shows how alienation and
despair are transformed into exhilaration and closeness to God. Upon the canvas of the
Biblical books of Ruth and Jonah, one finds in this psychological, philosophical, and
spiritual investigation a profound restatement of the redemptive idea within Judaism and
its potential to satisfy and uplift the life of every man and woman.
The material presented in the book “dawn of Redemption” was originally serialized on
Torah.org. This thoughtful exposition of moral, psychological and devotional issues on
issues that all human beings encounter as they seek meaning and understanding of
themselves and of their Creator attracted much comment and discussion among the
thousands of readers who followed it week by week.
This book not only elucidates the meaning of many otherwise unclear passages in the
books of Ruth and Yonah, it also clarifies what these books, as Chazal understood them,
teach us about the such central questions of religious life as alienation and belonging,
individual’s lot versus communal destiny, Justice and Mercy, and how Hashem can be
found within the context of daily living. The author reveals that our Sages said many
profound teachings on these topics and shows how and why. The book “Dawn of
Redemption.. “ is an important contribution. It can be ordered from the publisher and is
currently in Judaica stores worldwide, or it can be ordered directly from me (please
emailme with you name and address). I also have a limited number of copies of a French
translation, which can also be ordered from [email protected]
Thanks for posting this. I've read another book by the author and got much out of it.
Posted by: Neil Harris | January 07, 2010 at 12:57 PM