Abraham Joshua Heschel Quotes
God is not a hypothesis derived from logical assumptions, but an immediate insight, self-evident as light. He is not something to be sought in the darkness with the light of reason. He is the light.
Abraham Joshua Heschel
Nationality: Polish
Occupation: Educator
Born: Jan. 11, 1907
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