Professor Leslie Wagner |
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks was an international religious leader, philosopher and author who,
from his appointment as Chief Rabbi of the UK and Commonwealth in 1991, through to his death
in November 2020, made what the publisher calls an “incalculable contribution not just to the
religious life of the Jewish community but to the national conversation – and increasingly to the
global community – on issues of faith, ethics and morality.” His books include The Power of Ideas,
Morality (Hodder) and Celebrating Life (Bloomsbury).
Professor Leslie Wagner, who was himself present at many of the most significant events during
Jonathan Sacks’ time as Chief Rabbi, said: “Jonathan Sacks was a once in a lifetime leader whose
intellectual and communication skills enabled him to speak across denominations and
generations and through his words change people’s lives. But the transition from shy academic
philosopher to Rabbi to Chief Rabbi and eventually to one of the the world’s foremost public
intellectuals were not always smooth. To tell this fascinating story is both a challenge and a
privilege.”
Ian Metcalfe, chairman of Hodder Faith, said: “I had the honour to work with Jonathan Sacks on a
number of books over a period of nearly 20 years, and I am delighted now to be announcing this
biography which we know will do justice to his life and his legacy
⇉Rabbi Sacks Website: https://www.rabbisacks.org/