Why people recommend it
The Prophets by Abraham Joshua Heschel is a seminal theological and historical work exploring the moral urgency and social critique voiced by the ancient Hebrew prophets. On The Ezra Klein Show episode titled The Sermons I Needed to Hear Right Now, published on November 17, 2023, Rabbi Sharon Brous joined host Ezra Klein to discuss important literature and offered this text as her first recommendation. Responding to Ezra Klein's closing question asking for three book recommendations, Rabbi Sharon Brous shared that Abraham Joshua Heschel's classic volume was an absolutely transformative book for her during the course of her rabbinical training. She explained to the audience that the text helped her deeply understand not only the historical Jewish prophetic tradition but also what is fundamentally demanded of individuals during times of severe moral crisis. Rabbi Sharon Brous emphasized that the book serves as a vital guide for anyone grappling with ethical dilemmas and societal failures. Through her recommendation, she highlighted the enduring relevance of prophetic literature in challenging people to confront injustice, maintain their shared humanity, and respond with moral courage when faced with overwhelming political and social turmoil in the modern world.
Who recommended it
- Sharon Brous Recommended
Sharon Brous — 1 mention
“the first is Abraham Joshua hessel's seminal work the prophets which for me in the course of my Rabin it was an absolutely transformative book to help me understand not only our prophetic tradition but really what's demanded of us in a time of moral crisis”