Ep 29. The Lonely Man of Faith. A Rabbi's helpful view on the two Adams in Genesis

In this episode I introduce you to an amazingly helpful way to see the struggle within us between mastery and mystery, or success and significance through a book written by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. The 'Rav' was a prominent Jewish philosopher and theologian who taught at Yeshiva University in New York City. Rabbi Soloveitchik was known for his insightful and nuanced approach to Jewish thought and his contributions to the development of modern Orthodoxy. Lonely Man of Faith is a philosophical work by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik that explores the two conflicting aspects of human nature and the struggle to reconcile them. The Rabbi's idea of there being two Adams refers to the biblical figures of Adam1, who is focused on achieving mastery over nature, and Adam 2, who is driven by a sense of community and interpersonal relationships. Read his original Journal Article for free here: https://traditiononline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Lonely-Man-of-Faith-original.pdf Created into this book: https://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Man-Faith-Joseph-Soloveitchik/dp/0385514085 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-tensen/message