Finding our way [electronic resource] : Jewish texts and the lives we lead today / Barry W. Holtz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holtz, Barry W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jewish way of life.

Judaism--20th century.

Judaism.

Tradition (Judaism).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (286 p.)

Edition:

2nd pbk. ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society, 2005, c1990.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The ancient rabbis believed that the world rests on three pillars: study, worship, and good deeds. It is said that the greatest of these is study, for it leads to the other two. But exactly how does the modern Jewish reader go about studying the Mishnah, Talmud, and Midrash-the great ancient and often hard-to-comprehend texts of our tradition? And how do we glean the great insights and wisdom from these sacred texts, which inspired our ancestors, and apply them to our modern lives? With guidance from renowned author and educator Barry Holtz, these ancient texts take on new meaning for us. He p

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface to the New Edition; Preface and Acknowledgments; Note to the Reader; Introduction; 1. Tradition; 2. Holy Living; 3. Being Serious; 4. God; 5. The Heart's Work; 6. The Circle of Community; 7. A World of Justice; 8. Holy Land; 9. Growing; Glossary; Notes; Index; Study Guide

Notes:

"With new study guide"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-246) and index.

ISBN:

1-283-80577-4

0-8276-1026-2

OCLC:

818820251