Eliyahu Ha Navi is the father of all Jewish Contemplatives. In my writings I have frequently claimed that intentionally dedicated Jewish Contemplatives (the Mitkarevim) are the "children of the childless Eliyahu"... and visitors to my website will also be familiar with my commentary on "The Cave of Eliyahu" and the "still small voice."
I am delighted to see that Daniel C. Matt is about to publish a new book which goes deeper and further into these issues than I ever could. We should rejoice that his book is part of the contemporary movement—that we sense is growing: to hasten the coming—the development—of Gilui Eliyahu in our day!
Nachman Davies
DANIEL C. MATT'S NEW BOOK IS HERE