Franz Rosenzweig's near-conversion to Christianity in the summer of 1913 and his subsequent decision three months later to recommit himself to Judaism is one of the foundational narratives of modern Jewish thought. In this new account of events, Benjamin Pollock suggests that what lay at the heart of Rosenzweig's religious crisis was not a struggle between faith and reason, but skepticism about the world and hope for personal salvation. A close examination of this important time in Rosenzweig's life, the book also sheds light on the full trajectory of his philosophical development.

About the Author

Benjamin Pollock is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University.

Reviews

The book's scholarship . . . sets the proper tone in understanding the personal searching, frustration, and successful merging of religion and philosophy of the celebrated author of The Star of Redemption. . . . Recommended.

* Choice *

[E]xcellent . . . .

* Jewish Review of Books *

[Pollock's] book is a welcome contribution that helps us better appreciate Rosenzweig's engagement with Marcionism and its role in the development of his thought.

* H-Judaic *

This work sheds a new and compelling light on the trajectory of Rosenzweig's thought and is highly recommended to undergraduates, graduates, and scholars of Jewish studies.

* Religious Studies Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9780253013125
Author Benjamin Pollock
Format Hardback
Page Count 280
Imprint Indiana University Press
Publisher Indiana University Press
Weight(grams) 821g