Robert Gordis: Human

Robert Gordis was American rabbi and theologian. Explore interesting quotes on human.

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“it will never be outmoded as long as the systole and diastole of human life survives, and men fluctuate between progress and reaction, growth and decline, hope and illusion.”

Robert Gordis

"Koheleth - the Man and his World", p. 3

Life , Men , Hope

“Countless generations of students and general readers have been intrigued by this deeply human book, which half reveals and half conceals the fascinating yet enigmatic personality of its author.”

Robert Gordis

"Koheleth - the Man and his World" (1955), preface, p. vii

Books , Personality

“It is human love, not that of a god, which is glorified in the Song, and that with a wealth of detail, which rules out an allegorical interpretation.”

Robert Gordis

"The Song of Songs and Lamentations", p. 8

Love , God , Wealth