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Product Description Rav Kook (1865-1935) was one of the most influential thinkers in Jewish history, but his revolutionary writings are mostly unknown to the general public. This book contains many new and accessible translations, as well as an in-depth spiritual biography. Each chapter is introduced and broken up into a variety of topics, including the individual, Torah, God, teshuvah, prayer, creativity, Zionism, science, and vegetarianism. Review Rabbi Schwartz should be congratulated for his important book, which opens the door to the profound thoughts of Rav Kook on such a diverse range of topics. I am certain that this book will be a great blessing to any serious student who speaks English. -- Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, Rosh Yeshiva, Ateret Yerushalayim; Rabbi of Beit El Rav Kook's words are revolutionary even in this generation. His ideas are so relevant that it s a little bit of a shame that we haven't spread them out further. This book has taught me so many ideas that have changed the way I think about the Jewish people. Whoever reads this book will find it life-changing. -- Rabbi Sam Kassin, Dean and Founder, Shehebar Sephardic Center, Jerusalem Rabbi Schwartz has collected, sorted, ordered, edited, and translated the essential writings of Rav Kook's great creation. This book invites the student to expand and go deeper and deeper into the all-encompassing philosophy of one of the giants of recent generations. - Rabbi Yehuda Brandes, Director, Herzog Academic College In Rabbi Schwartz's own powerful personal exploration, he was amazed to discover the many faces and diverse teachings of Rav Kook, all of which were drawn from the light of one single soul that yearned for a holistic perspective. --Rabbi Dr. Yoel Bin-Nun, Cofounder, Yeshivat Har Etzion and Herzog Academic College About the Author Rabbi Ari Ze'ev Schwartz is the cofounder and dean of the Society of Independent Spirituality, a learning center in Jerusalem that combines Jewish spirituality and Zionism. In addition, he teaches at several yeshivot and midrashot in Jerusalem. Rabbi Schwartz lives with his wife and two daughters in the Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem.