"This book offers a description and analysis of six classic Jewish views of death: the concept of death as nothingness; a belief in a descent to Sheol . . . where the dead are supposed to dwell; the concept of resurrection in an afterlife . . .; faith in the immortality of the soul; a belief in reincarnation; and the concept of attaining immortality through deeds of value performed in life".--AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD.
"This book offers a description and analysis of six classic Jewish views of death: the concept of death as nothingness; a belief in a descent to Sheol...
In his follow-up to Finding God, Rabbi Sonsino examines contemporary Jewish images of God, as seen in the writings of the most original and creative Jewish thinkers to emerge out of the events and experiences of the twentieth century. This anthology includes the writings and ideas of such thinkers as Martin Buber, Eugene Borowitz, Harold Kushner, Judith Plaskow, and others. Sonsino provides a wonderful introduction to the works and thoughts of these influential scholars.
In his follow-up to Finding God, Rabbi Sonsino examines contemporary Jewish images of God, as seen in the writings of the most original and creative J...
The quest for spirituality is universal, but with so many paths of spiritual nourishment to explore, how do we begin to find the one that is right for us?
Our tradition provides us with appropriate vehicles to express our spirituality within the framework of Judaism. Jewish sages, taking into account the need and makeup of the individual Jew, have been very generous in outlining for us various alternatives . As you become aware of your emotional and intellectual needs, and search for an appropriate path to meet them with integrity, you will soon realize that you have a...
The quest for spirituality is universal, but with so many paths of spiritual nourishment to explore, how do we begin to find the one that is rig...
The quest for spirituality is universal, but with so many paths of spiritual nourishment to explore, how do we begin to find the one that is right for us?
Our tradition provides us with appropriate vehicles to express our spirituality within the framework of Judaism. Jewish sages, taking into account the need and makeup of the individual Jew, have been very generous in outlining for us various alternatives . As you become aware of your emotional and intellectual needs, and search for an appropriate path to meet them with integrity, you will soon realize that you have a...
The quest for spirituality is universal, but with so many paths of spiritual nourishment to explore, how do we begin to find the one that is rig...
