Jacob Taubes (1923–1987) – życie i twórczość
Jacob Taubes (1923–1987) – life and work

Summary/Abstract: Jacob Taubes (1923–1987) was a Jewish philosopher, historian of ideas, talented writer and long-time lecturer at universities in New York, Harvard, and Princeton. His interests were focused on eschatology, interpreted in the key of political theology. He was fascinated by the figure of Saint Paul, whom he regarded more as a Jew than a Christian. He never specified his religious affiliation, but he professed a belief in transcendence, the purposefulness of the world, and eternal life. Privately, he was a figure who evoked extreme emotions; he was enigmatic, full of contradictions and even controversial. Despite his brilliant career and philosophical genius, Taubes did not leave behind many works. In Poland, he remains a niche and unrecognized author. This article serves as an introduction to the biography and work of Jacob Taubes, presenting his life story and scholarly achievements, as well as identifying the distinctive characteristics of this mysterious Jewish philosopher’s work.

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