Religion - Judaism - Theology

The metaphor of the Jew-or the Jewish people-as a perpetual flame or fire is one that has endured throughout our history. Enter any synagogue, for example, and above the Torah scrolls you will discover a ner tamid-an eternal light that is never to be...

National Bestseller"A tour de force. . . . A remarkable achievement." --New York Times Book Review"A marvelous book. . . . This is history: richly textured, provocative and wise." --Plain DealerFrom acclaimed historian Paul Johnson, author of Modern Times and A History of American...

The Holy Spirit inspired Jude to quote Enoch for a reason. The Ancient Book of Enoch opens by addressing those in the Tribulation period. It contains numerous prophecies about the flood and fire judgments, and the two comings of the Messiah. It teaches that...

How did apocalyptic concerns shape ancient Jewish life and literature?In this compelling study, renowned scholar John J. Collins examines the apocalyptic worldview that emerged in Jewish thought during the Hellenistic and Greco-Roman periods. He reconstructs this perspective through carefully contextualized readings of ancient Jewish...

In the ongoing shadow of war, amidst the heartbreak and heroism of our time, emerges Az Nashir: Between Silence & Song -- Women's Prayers for Our Days of Remembrance & Celebration. This volume focuses on Israel's national days of mourning and joy; Yom HaShoah...

My brother was only five years old // Adonaiour mother taught him // to love Youthat You // would not let him stumble //would not let him fallOut of the horror of the abyss, the narrow places of his family's history, Menachem Rosensaft has...

A radically hopeful exploration of faith, identity, morality, and purpose grounded in timeless Jewish principles, captured in a series of profound conversations between Nikki Goldstein and the man who saved her life and became her spiritual mentor, Rabbi Eli Schlanger--whose teachings and wisdom endure...

Rev. James A. Solomon is the President of Jesus People's Revival Ministries Inc., as well as the General Overseer and Senior Pastor of Jesus Family Chapel, with 28 branches in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and several other countries. The international headquarters for both ministries...

Rev. James A. Solomon is the President of Jesus People's Revival Ministries Inc., as well as the General Overseer and Senior Pastor of Jesus Family Chapel, with 28 branches in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and several other countries. The international headquarters for both ministries...

This is the first complete translation of Vikuaḥ 'al Ḥokhmat ha-Kabbalah, a literary-philosophical dialogue composed by the great Italian Jewish scholar Samuel David Luzzatto (1800-1865), also known as Shadal. Originally published in Hebrew in 1852, the Dialogue depicts a multi-faceted and acrimonious disputation between...

The "spiritual but not religious" are the fastest-growing denomination on America today. Yet what are the roadmaps? What does the spiritual search look like for a seeker in 21st century America, fully plugged-in, online, cynical, and sincere?Enlightenment by Trial and Error is a unique...

Essentials of Judaism provides access to an entire Jewish world in a single volume. For those interested in discovering the deep richness of Jewish heritage, this new work focuses on the central themes and beliefs of Judaism while delving into relevant and meaningful details....

Abraham Joshua Heschel was one of the most revered religious leaders of the 20th century, and God in Search of Man and its companion volume, Man Is Not Alone, two of his most important books, are classics of modern Jewish theology. God in Search...

It Takes Two to Torah is not just an education, it's an invitation - to join the oldest Book Club in the world.This book is a Torah conversation-starter for families on Shabbat, for religious school instructors with students of all ages, for individuals who...

What does it mean to be a Jew? How does one begin to answer so extensive a question?In this insightful and completely updated tome, esteemed rabbi and bestselling author Joseph Telushkin helps answer the question of what it means to be a Jew, in...

Know all about Judaism in one place Judaism All-In-One For Dummies is a comprehensive resource on Jewish beliefs, practices, traditions, and sacred texts. This helpful guide offers a deep understanding of the 4,000-year-old faith that continues to provide meaning to millions of people all...

A profound, startling new understanding of Jewish life, illuminating the forgotten heart of Jewish theology and practice: love.A dramatic misinterpretation of the Jewish tradition has shaped the history of the West: Christianity is the religion of love, and Judaism the religion of law. In...

Be a Good Friend is the third volume in the four part Living Jewish Values series that provides the foundation for an active and comprehensive exploration of sixteen core Jewish values.Values: Judging Favorably (Dan L'chaf Zechut), Friendship (Reyut), The Power of Speech (Koach Hadibur),...

An engaging biography that goes behind the myths to reveal the complex life of a transformative figure in modern American Judaism Rabbi, writer, teacher, and thinker, Mordecai M. Kaplan (1881-1983) was one of the leading Jewish personalities of twentieth-century America. Founder of the Reconstructionist...

Winner NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS in Contemporary Jewish Life & PracticeMyra H. Kraft Memorial Award A crucial new lens on repentance, atonement, forgiveness, and repair from harm--from personal transgressions to our culture's most painful and unresolved issues. American culture focuses on letting go of...