Martin Buber
Martin Buber was born in Austria in 1878. Though Jewish, he quit participating in the Jewish religious practices at a young age, opting to believe in a less legalistic modernization of the religion and culture. Buber founded the monthly Der Jude ("The Jew") in 1916 and became an educator, eventually becoming a director for Jewish adult education, despite living in Nazi Germany. In 1938, the Nazi secret police forbade his teachings and Buber moved to Jerusalem where he continued his career in...See more
Martin Buber was born in Austria in 1878. Though Jewish, he quit participating in the Jewish religious practices at a young age, opting to believe in a less legalistic modernization of the religion and culture. Buber founded the monthly Der Jude ("The Jew") in 1916 and became an educator, eventually becoming a director for Jewish adult education, despite living in Nazi Germany. In 1938, the Nazi secret police forbade his teachings and Buber moved to Jerusalem where he continued his career in education and fought for peace between the Israeli and Palestinian people until his death in 1965. See less
Martin Buber's Featured Books
Martin Buber book reviews
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Moses: The Revelation and the Covenant
Best of the Best
by Peder, Dec 2, 2010
Martin Buber touches upon Christian spirituality as much as or even more than he does upon Jewish spirituality. He tells the story of Moses as thought it is a spine tingling novel. Read More
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I and Thou
by Karpee, Apr 23, 2009
Amazing work of existential philosophy. Very easy to come into from a weak background in the material, very enriching if you already have a background. Highly recommended. Read More
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Tales of Hasidim V1
true religion
This is classic book, the best book of classic author, one of the best authors. Buber was a true philosopher, true man, brought up to the real measure of divine picture and icon of Godliness which ... Read More
