Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (1903–1993) profoundly influenced modern Orthodox Judaism by opening up a discourse between the tradition of Torah study and Western philosophical thought. The future of both religious Zionism in Israel and of orthodoxy hangs to a great extent on how we interpret his intellectual legacy. Dr. David Hartman's penetrating analysis of Rabbi Soloveitchik's work reveals a Judaism committed to intellectual courage integrity and openness. A renowned theologian and philosopher Hartman meticulously explores the subtlety and complexity of Rabbi Soloveitchik's theological thought exposing a surprising intersection of halakhic tradition and modern Western theology-a confrontation that deepens and expands our spiritual understanding. Hartman's provocative interpretation bears witness to the legitimacy of remaining loyal to the Judaic tradition without sacrificing one's intellectual freedom and honesty.
