Seeking the Hiding God

""An inspired work of constructive theology that will...capture the attention of lay and academic readers in both the Jewish and non-Jewish worlds... ""The breadth of Jewish and non-Jewish sources...and his ability to weave them together so effortlessly is dazzling and leave the reader with a confidence that Eisen has fulfilled his goal of providing a profound and honest theological statement."" -Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson, Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College, author, Jewish Meaning in a World of Choice: Studies in Tradition and Modernity. ""Eisen demonstrates the ample rewards of grappling with God in light of our ethical sensibilities, lived experience, and community. In this intimate, learned reflection, Eisen invites contemporary Jews to wrestle with God anew."" -Dr. Mara Benjamin, Chair of Jewish studies at Mount Holyoke College, author, The Obligated Self ""This generation's preeminent scholar of contemporary Jewry, Arnold Eisen has devoted his career to studying the spiritual strivings within the Jewish soul. In ""Seeking the Hiding God,"" Eisen provides a personal window into his own theological vision. Inspired by Eisen's explorations, readers will be inspired to ask today's urgent questions of meaning and faith."" -Rabbi Dr. Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of the Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City, author, For Such a Time as These: On Being Jewish Today