Aesthetics of renewal
Subtitle: Martin Buber's early representation of Hasidism as kulturkritik
By: Martina Urban.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9780226842707
Subjects: Buber, Martin, -- 1878-1965; Hasidism; Spiritual life -- Judaism; Anthologies; Zionism
Description: "In Aesthetics of Renewal, Martina Urban closely analyzes Martin Buber's writings and sources to explore his interpretation of Hasidic spirituality as a form of cultural criticism. As Urban unravels the rich layers of Buber's vision of Hasidism in this insightful book, he emerges as one of the preeminent thinkers on the place of religion in modern culture."--book jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.