Not only insiders are familiar with Martin Buber's tales of the Hasidim. Many have read them with joy, and some even aloud. His writings on Chuang-tzu and Lao-tse have also found admirers. A loyal circle of readers appreciates his profound thinking and linguistic power. They will all eagerly pick up any new publication about Buber. Cornelia Muth makes Buber's thoughts accessible to readers who are not yet familiar with his religious philosophy, which is simultaneously deeply engaged with the world and humanity. Cornelia Muth is a knowledgeable expert on Buber's work and has already earned her doctorate on his philosophy of dialogue. Her appreciation for his loving perspective on God and the world is palpable in every line of this small yet significant volume. She organizes statements from his entire body of work according to nine themes.