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Book SynopsisThe story of the prophet Elijah’s transformation from fierce zealot to compassionate hero and cherished figure in Jewish tradition
Trade Review“For those who want to get inside the Jewish mindset of the ever evolving use of scripture, it is both enjoyable and invaluable.”—Anthony Phillips,
Church TimesWinner of the Rabbi Sacks Book Award, sponsored by Yeshiva University
“In a series on Jewish Lives, this volume is about
the Jewish life—the one that goes on forever.
Becoming Elijah blends meticulous scholarship with bold literary and poetic imagination. Don’t miss it!”—Arthur Green, author of
Judaism for the World“
Becoming Elijah is a work of rare intellectual and spiritual depth. With erudition, Daniel Matt captures the unique role Elijah has played in the Western religious imagination and demonstrates how this prophet continues to inspire millions of spiritual seekers today!”—David Ellenson, Brandeis University
“A jewel of scholarship and poetic imagination, this lucid and beautifully crafted book highlights the tensions in Elijah’s personality as it evolves from the biblical narratives through to its final, Hasidic reconfiguration.”—Avivah Zornberg, author of
Moses
