Historiosophy and Zev Garber, a Neologism: His Teaching Methodology, Literary Investigations, and Engagement with Zionism

Zev Garber’s signature mantra, historiosophy, demonstrates his commitment to using sacred text to shine a light on the moral issues of contemporary life, in general, and the life of the Jewish people, in particular. Garber’s existential voice calls for the celebration of life, the power of faith, an...

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Main Author: Sabbath, Roberta (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: The National Association of Professors of Hebrew 2010
In: Hebrew studies
Year: 2010, Volume: 51, Issue: 1, Pages: 359-362
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Summary:Zev Garber’s signature mantra, historiosophy, demonstrates his commitment to using sacred text to shine a light on the moral issues of contemporary life, in general, and the life of the Jewish people, in particular. Garber’s existential voice calls for the celebration of life, the power of faith, and the importance of moral action in the midst of confusion and evil, insisting that these are the secrets for survival. His teaching, his aesthetics, his epistemology, and his politics form a holistic approach to life, learning, and beauty. This essay explores, using a figural structure, the dimensions of Garber’s voice—suggesting PaRDes.
ISSN:2158-1681
Contains:Enthalten in: Hebrew studies