Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity - by Yehudah Mirsky (Paperback)

Toward the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865-1904 is a groundbreaking exploration of the formative years of one of Judaism's most influential thinkers.

This book offers a detailed and nuanced understanding of Rav Kook's intellectual development during his first twenty years of public life, shedding new light on his teachings and their relevance to contemporary Jewish thought.

Through a meticulous analysis of Rav Kook's writings from this period, Mirsky reveals the contingencies of Rav Kook's life that shaped his writing and teaching, providing a rich and complex portrait of this important figure.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of Rav Kook's thought and its continued relevance to modern Jewish life.