Principles of – Jewish Spirituality: The only introduction you’ll ever need - Brossura

Isaacson, Sara

Brossura

ISBN 10: 072253731X ISBN 13: 9780722537312

Casa editrice: Thorsons, 1999

Riassunto

An accessible and different look at the vibrant heart of Jewish spirituality which explores the tradition of Judaism and looks at what it means to be Jewish today.

Judaism is currently experiencing a resurgence of interest. Many Jewish people who have been looking for real spiritual meaning in their lives are reappraising their relationship with the religion and finding ways to make it meaningful. Sara Isaacson explores the heart of Jewish spirituality and shows how being Jewish today can be a wonderfully enriching experience. She includes:

• a brief history of the Jewish people
• the Jewish concept of God
• Festivals, feasts, fasting, and the cycle of the Jewish year
• modern-day dilemmas – coming to terms with the Holocaust, the State of Israel, and Jewish identity

Su questo libro

Informazioni sull?autore

Sara Isaacson has been involved in Jewish studies for many years and has just completed her MA in the subject. She has also spent time studying, teaching and writing in Israel.

Dalla quarta di copertina

Judaism is currently experiencing a resurgence of interest. Many Jewish people who have been looking for real spiritual meaning in their lives are reappraising their relationship with the religion and finding ways to make it meaningful. This book explores the vibrant heart of Jewish spirituality and shows how being Jewish today can be a wonderfully enriching experience.

This introductory guide includes:
• a brief history of the Jewish concept of God
• the Jewish concept of God
• how the Kabbalah fits into the totality of Judaism
• modern day dilemmas – the Holocaust, the State of Israel
• Festivals, feasts, fasting and the cycle of Jewish year

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Thorsons
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 072253731X
• ISBN 13: 9780722537312
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 160
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile