!!core two: JEWISH ICON Martin Buber

Question 1

What was Martin Buber’s contributions to Judaism?

Answer 1

Jewish philosopher, Martin Buber contributed to Judaism through his interpretation of the Hassidim through the: Philosophy of Dialogue (I-It, I-Thou, Eternal-thou), Adult Education, Interfaith Dialogue (Between Christians and Jewish Adherents) and Translation of the Hebrew Bible into German.

Question 2

What is the Philosophy of Dialogue?

Answer 2

The Philosophy of Dialogue reflects the key concept within Judaism, that God is present within all things. I-It, I-Thou is Buber’s philosophy (his most notable contribution) surrounding individuals relationships with each other and the way people communicate with each other.
I-It refers to an objective, egotistical way of engaging with someone.. Only materialistic, not really getting to understand someone.
I-Thou is fully engaged, addressing someone with actuality and present in the conversation. True dialogue.

Question 3

Eternal-thou

Answer 3

God is the Eternal Thou. A continual relationship between God and the adherent in everyday life.. , previously interpreted by Buber from the Hassidim.

Question 4

Martin Buber Quote #1

Answer 4

“When two people relate to each other authentically and humanly, God is the electricity that surges between them”

Question 5

Impact of Martin Buber

Answer 5

Created more positive relationships between adherents and God.
Greater developed an understanding that God is present in all creation.
Opened the door to ‘Jewish Identity’ .. once persecuted for thousands of years.
Positively impacted the relationship between Christians and Jews.

Question 6

Martin Buber’s contribution to Adult Education

Answer 6

Marin Buber’s contribution to Adult Education occurred through his ability to generate thought through his students.
This was based on the beliefs of “genuine education of character is genuine education for the community” and that educators must be present and engaging with others.
Martin Buber contributed the roles of Adult Education in the curriculum at Hebrew university.

Question 7

Martin Buber’s contribution to Interfaith Dialogue

Answer 7

Buber promoted a bridge between Jewish and Christian communities. He was an open thinker stating “I do not believe in Jesus but I believe with him”.
He enforced positive relations and promotive premiant connections between Christians and Jewish adherents.

Question 8

Martin Buber translation from Hebrew to German Bible

Answer 8

By 1961, Martin Buber had successfully translated the Hebrew Bible into German still used by ministers today.