Will Herberg

About the Author

Will Herberg was a prominent American religious philosopher and theologian whose work bridged the gaps between faith, culture, and existential thought in the mid-20th century. Born in 1901 to Jewish immigrant parents, Herberg initially embraced Marxism before converting to Christianity, eventually finding his spiritual home in Eastern Orthodoxy. His scholarly pursuits focused on the intersections of theology and modern philosophy, emphasizing how existential ideas could inform religious understanding in a secular age. As a professor at Drew University and a frequent contributor to intellectual journals, Herberg influenced generations of thinkers with his insightful analyses of Protestantism, Judaism, and Catholicism in America. His seminal anthology, Four Existentialist Theologians: A Reader from the Works of Jacques Maritain, Nicolas Berdyaev, Martin Buber and Paul Tillich, remains a cornerstone for students of religious existentialism, offering curated selections that illuminate the profound spiritual struggles of these key figures.