The story of the prophet Elijah's transformation from fierce zealot to compassionate hero and cherished figure in Jewish tradition
Daniel Matt explores Elijah's transformation from zealous prophet to compassionate figure, tracing how Elijah develops from the Bible to Rabbinic Judaism, Kabbalah, and Jewish ritual (as well as Christianity and Islam). Elijah's transformation from zealot into compassionate hero is pertinent and inspirational for our polarized, fanatical world.