Document Type
Article - Open Access
Publication Title
Studies in Christian-Jewish Relations
Publisher
Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations
Publication Date
2007
Abstract/ Summary
This essay associates the deep abiding influence of Rabbi Heschel on Christians with his unique expression of an incarnational religious imagination, appealing to all Christians with a "Cathoic heart." In this view, the opposing worldview to dualism, life is experienced sacramentally, God is experienced immanently and religious symbols are experienced as deeply efficacious. The essay focuses especially on the incarnational trait of associating mystical experience and contemplative prayer with prophetic action and reveals how this link is nurtured and cultivated by Heschel and by his friend, Thomas Merton.
Repository Citation
O'Hare, P.
(2007). Abraham Heschel and the Catholic Heart. Studies in Christian-Jewish Relations, 2(2), 13-18.
Available at: https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/rts_facpub/11
