A Companion to Martin Buber

“Thanks to Mendes-Flohr we have in this Companion a remarkable collection of scholarly essays from all around the world on Martin Buber’s philosophy of dialogue, anthropology of community, struggle for peace, and renewal of Jewish spirituality. A precious contribution to the reception of one of the most creative Jewish thinkers of the past century.” -- Michael Löwy, École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) “Among the gifts left to us by Mendes-Flohr is this remarkable volume of essays addressing the manifold questions that kept Buber thinking and writing throughout his life, questions bearing not only on philosophy, politics, language, psychology, and education but also on one’s very way of being in the world. A true companion for all readers, these essays speak not only to the scholar but also to the singular human being in their ontological vulnerability.” -- Eric L. Santer, University of Chicago “This companion bears the imprint of a master who listened before he spoke. Mendes-Flohr left us with a lifetime of careful work on Martin Buber, and he also mentored a new generation of scholars who bring to life a legacy forged in dialogue. Buber’s range was astounding, as was Mendes-Flohr’s. May this book inspire a new generation of readers to learn how to listen and carry forward this unique legacy of dialogue.” -- Michael Zank, Boston University