Ep. 59 - Friend of God

The life and thought of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907–1972) exerted a profound impact on the history of American religion and social activism. The subject of a new PBS documentary, Spiritual Audacity, Heschel offered prophetic insights into the nature of God, the meaning of justice, and the necessity of Jewish-Christian dialogue. On this episode, we discuss the rabbi’s legacy with two guests: Martin Doblmeier, who directed the film, and Professor Susannah Heschel, Rabbi Heschel’s daughter. For further reading: • ‘Getting Past Supersessionism,’ The Editors • ‘The Call of Transcendence,’ Mary C. Boys • ‘Enough Bromides,’ Thomas Albert Howard