The second volume of the classic work of Martin Buber's "Chassidic stories: late teacher" continues the series, "ALEPH - studies in Jewish mysticism." In this book, we will focus on the nine students Seer of Lublin. It is believed that after the first three generations of the Hasidic teachers is time decay. However, this is an oversimplification of the actual state of affairs - the researcher describes the development and strengthening of the various elements of the Hasidic movement. The book presents the Chassidic stories, creative versions of Buber, the publication also includes a glossary and biographies of Hasidic tzaddikim.
SH.-Y. Agnon, whose memories of Martin Buber's included in the book a separate application, wrote of his contemporaries: "... they did not see the outcome of Buber's light, do not bother to delve deeper into his words. Too close to them was Buber, was too great to overlook it in order to understand its uniqueness and originality. I'm afraid that the new generation will not find a friend, like Buber. Interlocutor, who can speak and who knows how to listen. "
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Table of contents
From the Editor Introduction Descendants of the Great Maggid The school of Rabbi Shmelke Nikolsburg School of Rabbi Elimelech of Lezhajsky From the school of Rabbi Shlomo of Karlin From the house of Magid Koznitsa From the school of Rabbi of Lublin Pshiska and its affiliated schools Shmuel Yosef Agnon of Martin Buber Biographical information about the Hasidic teachers Reference materials Selected Bibliography Glossary Alphabetical index of names