Edward Kessler Knihy

Exploring the intricate relationships between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, this book delves into historical and contemporary issues such as antisemitism, the Holocaust, and theological debates surrounding covenant and mission. It highlights Jewish-Christian interactions through biblical narratives, revealing shared sacred texts and exegetical traditions. The author addresses the challenges posed by controversial and violent passages in these texts, emphasizing the need for dialogue and understanding among these faith traditions.

Focusing on Coleridge's later poetry, Edward Kessler explores the poet's complex relationship with language as a tool for expressing and shaping existence. He challenges the perception of these poems as mere unfinished fragments, arguing instead that they represent a conscious departure from restrictive forms. Kessler presents Coleridge's struggles as a profound engagement with metaphysical concepts, revealing a deeper artistic intent behind what is often dismissed as aesthetic failure.

Exploring the profound biblical narrative, this account delves into Abraham's faith as he faces the harrowing command to sacrifice his son Isaac. Edward Kessler examines the interpretations of this story within both Jewish and Christian contexts, highlighting the interdependence of their understandings. His analysis reveals how the story has captivated believers for centuries and emphasizes its significance in religious discourse. This compelling exploration offers valuable insights into the shared heritage and differing perspectives of these faiths.

Seeing Flannery O'Connor in the company of poets, rather than realistic prose writers, this work shows how she uses recurring figures of speech to transform or re-create the external world. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Part of What Do We Believe? series, this title explores the variety of ways Jews live their lives. It also explains what Judaism means, what it means to be a Jew and how and why such a small number of people have played such a significant role in our planet's history.

This book studies the ongoing encounter between Judaism and Christianity from the Jewish context of the New Testament to modern days.