The Star of Redemption

By Franz Rosenzweig

Book Overview

The Star of Redemption is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding religion and philosophy in the twentieth century. Fusing philosophy and theology, the book assigns both Judaism and Christianity distinct but equally important roles in the spiritual structure of the world. Franz Rosenzweig finds in both biblical religions approaches to a comprehension of reality.
The major themes and motifs of The Star--the birth, life, death, and the immortality of the soul; Eastern philosophies and Jewish mysticism; the relationship between God, world and humanity over time; and revelation as the real biblical miracle of faith and path to redemption--resonate meaningfully.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0299207242
• ISBN13: 9780299207243
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Length: 459 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Key text of 20th century Jewish philosophy

Franz Rosenzweig is among the most important figures in Jewish, and general, philosophy of the 20th century. His ideas on particularity, contingency, and responsibility influenced Heidegger, Levinas, Derrida, Buber, and countless others, while his theology of creation-revelation-redemption informs a fascinating depiction of Judaism. It's not easy reading and although not a clear translation, this is the one there is.