Robert Gordis: Humanity

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

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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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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