Episode 150 Jeremiah, Tolkien, and the Return of the King
One of the most famous authors of all time has biblical themes running through his books.
In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik discusses a classic essay by Michael Wyschogrod. You can read it here.
Rabbi Soloveichik also references his own reflections on Wyschogrod’s piece. You can read that article here.
Text: Jeremiah 21-23
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