Theology and Poetry

• Introduction and Acknowledgements1 The Poetry of the Synagogue 2 'The Creed Should be Sung': Poem no. 1: 'Great is the Living God' 3 Speaking of God: Poem no. 2: Hymn of the Glory 4 'On Account of our Sins': Poem no. 3: 'More Guilty are We' 5 'Measure for Measure': Poem no. 4: 'Hasten, my Beloved' 6 Tamar's Pledge: Poem no. 5: 'The Day the Deep Sea Turned' 7 The Silent God: Poem no. 6: 'There is None like You among the Dumb' 8 The Suffering God: Poem no. 7: 'God, Save Yourself and Us!' 9 A Somber View of Man: Poem no. 8: 'How Can Man be Pure?' 10 The All-Inclusive Torah: Poem no. 9: 'Moses Went up on High' 11 Waiting for 'the End': Poem no. 10: 'Lo, Mother Zion' Poem no. 11: 'If My Enemies Speak Evil'Epilogue Notes Index

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