Arranged By: Rabbi Joseph Ginsburg and Professor Herman Branover
Mind
over Matter is compiled from the Rebbe's talks, discourses and letters
on science, technology and medicine. It covers such diverse topics as
proof of the Creator, origin of the species, aviation, fate vs. freedom,
geometry, medicine and more.
The
Rebbe's approach was that there cannot be any true conflict between
Torah and science. Any apparent contradictions should be resolvable by
proper study of the two disciplines, all while maintaining an adherence
to a literal understanding of both the written and the oral Torah.
This
book encompasses many of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's teachings on science,
drawn from his Ma'amarim (Chassidic discourses), Sichot (talks),
recorded transcripts, the 39 volumes of Lukutei Sichot, and his
correspondence.
Original
Hebrew edition was compiled by Rabbi Joseph Ginsburg and Professor
Herman Branover, published under the title "Mah Rabu Ma'asecha Hashem".
This English edition was translated and edited by Dr. Arnie Gotfryd, Ph.D.
About this Revised and Expanded Edition:
Following
many reprintings of the first edition, the editors collected much new
material, restructured some content, and made numerous corrections and
stylistic improvements, most of the new material comes from previously
unpublished letters. A very useful index, was added as well.
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From the back cover:
“…an
important and fascinating work and one which shows a great mind and
spirit at the very height of its powers. The editors are to be
congratulated on an exceptionally well produced volume which will surely
make each of its readers think again about science, creation and
faith.”
Professor Jonathan Sacks,
Former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain
“...This
is a controversial and valuable book, certain to trouble the
complacency of many scientists, and equally certain to profoundly
challenge Jews of all degrees of observance.”
Professor Robert Pollack,
Biological Sciences, Columbia University, Director, Center for the Study of Science and Religion
“What
is science, what are its strengths, its limitations, and its lessons
for humanity? This thought-provoking volume will help readers engage
such questions through the words of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, a great and
thoughtful teacher. His penetrating insights illumine modern issues with
timeless wisdom.”
Arno Penzias,
Nobel laureate in Physics
“...This
is an important contribution for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on
the world of science and its relevance to Torah, ethics and Jewish law.”
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz),
Director, Israel Institute for Talmudic Publications
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