A welcoming introduction to the most important ideas in Judaism. In an age of fluid identity, many people are honestly asking the question ''Why be Jewish?'' What in this religious and ethnic legacy is worth preserving? Does Judaism have something unique to offer a contemporary seeker free to choose a way of life and a system of values? Here is the answer of a leading spiritual teacher who has faced these questions in conversation with generations of students. With warmth, humor, personal and rabbinic stories and down - to - earth explanations, Arthur Green presents the ideas in Judaism that…mehr
A welcoming introduction to the most important ideas in Judaism. In an age of fluid identity, many people are honestly asking the question ''Why be Jewish?'' What in this religious and ethnic legacy is worth preserving? Does Judaism have something unique to offer a contemporary seeker free to choose a way of life and a system of values? Here is the answer of a leading spiritual teacher who has faced these questions in conversation with generations of students. With warmth, humor, personal and rabbinic stories and down - to - earth explanations, Arthur Green presents the ideas in Judaism that kept him loyal to the tradition passed on to him. The result is an enticing look into timeless Jewish wisdom that will encourage you to explore further and search out the riches of Judaism for yourself.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Arthur Green, PhD, renowned spiritual leader, author and teacher, is recognized as one of the world's preeminent authorities on Jewish thought and spirituality. He is the Irving Brudnick professor of philosophy and religion and rector of the Rabbinical School at Hebrew College in Boston, which he founded in 2004. Professor emeritus at Brandeis University, he also taught at the University of Pennsylvania and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, where he served as dean and president. Dr. Green is author of several books, including Judaism's Ten Best Ideas: A Brief Guide for Seekers; Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow; Seek My Face: A Jewish Mystical Theology; Your Word Is Fire: The Hasidic Masters on Contemplative Prayer; and Tormented Master: The Life and Spiritual Quest of Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav (all Jewish Lights). He is also author of Radical Judaism (Yale University Press) and coeditor of Speaking Torah: Spiritual Teachings from around the Maggid's Table. He is long associated with the Havurah movement and a neo - Hasidic approach to Judaism.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction 1 1. Simhah Joy 3 Happiness as a Religious Precept 2. Tzelem Elohim Creation in God's Image 9 What Are We Doing Here? 3. Halakhah Walking the Path 19 A Community of Doers 4. Tikkun 'Olam Repairing the World 29 Being God's Partner 5. Shabbat Getting Off the Treadmill 37 The Secret of Shabbat 6. Teshuvah Returning 47 Faith in Human Change 7. Torah The People and the Book 57 Text and Interpretation 8. Talmud Torah "Teach Them to Your Children" 65 The Role of Education 9. L Hayyim To Life! 75 Accepting Death, Affirming Life 10. Ehad Hear O Israel 85 There Is Only One Notes 93 Suggestions for Further Reading 95
Introduction 1 1. Simhah Joy 3 Happiness as a Religious Precept 2. Tzelem Elohim Creation in God's Image 9 What Are We Doing Here? 3. Halakhah Walking the Path 19 A Community of Doers 4. Tikkun 'Olam Repairing the World 29 Being God's Partner 5. Shabbat Getting Off the Treadmill 37 The Secret of Shabbat 6. Teshuvah Returning 47 Faith in Human Change 7. Torah The People and the Book 57 Text and Interpretation 8. Talmud Torah "Teach Them to Your Children" 65 The Role of Education 9. L Hayyim To Life! 75 Accepting Death, Affirming Life 10. Ehad Hear O Israel 85 There Is Only One Notes 93 Suggestions for Further Reading 95
Es gelten unsere Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen: www.buecher.de/agb
Impressum
www.buecher.de ist ein Internetauftritt der buecher.de internetstores GmbH
Geschäftsführung: Monica Sawhney | Roland Kölbl | Günter Hilger
Sitz der Gesellschaft: Batheyer Straße 115 - 117, 58099 Hagen
Postanschrift: Bürgermeister-Wegele-Str. 12, 86167 Augsburg
Amtsgericht Hagen HRB 13257
Steuernummer: 321/5800/1497