The Dawn of Redemption: What the Books of Ruth and Yonah Teach about Alienation, Despair and Return

The Dawn of Redemption traces the Jewish concept of individual and communal redemption through its cosmic antecedents to the role it plays in personal experiences and struggles. Drawing on classic sources, the author melds private experiences with historical forces, personal destiny and the divine plan, showing how alienation and despair are transformed into exhilaration and closeness to God. Based on the biblical books of Ruth and Jonah, this psychological, philosophical, and spiritual investigation offers a profound restatement of the redemptive idea within Judaism and its potential to satisfy and uplift the life of every man and woman.