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The study examines the contributions of Edith Stein to empathy in Jewish ethics and biblical interpretation.

August 13, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

Edith Stein, Emmanuel Levinas and Abraham Joshua Heschel: The Idea of Empathy in Jewish Thought

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The study examines the contributions of Edith Stein to empathy in Jewish ethics and biblical interpretation.
Analyzes Stein’s Philosophy of Empathy in comparison to Levinas and Heschel
Explores phenomenological foundations of empathy and ethics in Jewish thought
Discusses the implications of empathy for contemporary biblical interpretation
Empathy is demonstrated as a foundational ethical principle in Stein’s philosophy, informing biblical interpretation.
Stein's ideas parallel Levinas's emphasis on ethical obligation, reinforcing their relevance in Jewish thought.
The integration of empathy in Jewish discourse post-Auschwitz is proposed as essential for understanding responsibility.

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This article argues empathy guides biblical interpretation in Jewish thought, suggesting its ethical implications after Auschwitz.

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