Author: | Arthur Green | ISBN: | 9781580237505 |
Publisher: | Jewish Lights Publishing | Publication: | May 1, 1992 |
Imprint: | Jewish Lights | Language: | English |
Author: | Arthur Green |
ISBN: | 9781580237505 |
Publisher: | Jewish Lights Publishing |
Publication: | May 1, 1992 |
Imprint: | Jewish Lights |
Language: | English |
The search for spiritual meaning drives great leaders in all religions. This classic work explores the personality and religious quest of Nahman of Bratslav (17721810), one of Hasidisms major figures. In this major biography, Dr. Arthur Green—teacher, scholar, and spiritual seeker—explores the great personal conflicts and inner torments that lay at the source of Nahmans teachings. Greens analysis of this troubled personality provides an important key to Nahmans famous tales, making his teachings accessible for people of all faiths, all backgrounds and unlocking the great themes of spiritual searching that make Nahman a figure of universal religious importance.
The search for spiritual meaning drives great leaders in all religions. This classic work explores the personality and religious quest of Nahman of Bratslav (17721810), one of Hasidisms major figures. In this major biography, Dr. Arthur Green—teacher, scholar, and spiritual seeker—explores the great personal conflicts and inner torments that lay at the source of Nahmans teachings. Greens analysis of this troubled personality provides an important key to Nahmans famous tales, making his teachings accessible for people of all faiths, all backgrounds and unlocking the great themes of spiritual searching that make Nahman a figure of universal religious importance.