Jewish Spiritual Direction: An Innovative Guide from Traditional and Contemporary Sources: 0 - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 1580232302 ISBN 13: 9781580232302

Verlag: Jewish Lights, 2006

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"A work of intelligence, depth and enduring worth [that is] long overdue."
--Rabbi Martin S. Cohen, editor, Conservative Judaism magazine

"Adds fresh, new understandings of spiritual guidance to long-treasured Jewish traditions of seeking the face of God. Sit with it. Ponder it. Let it lead you to prayer."
--Mary Ann Scofield, RSM, PhD, founding member, Spiritual Directors International

"Admirably creates a vocabulary and conceptual framework for this emerging field. Masterfully mines Jewish tradition to ground spiritual direction in Jewish theology, text and practice. An invaluable companion to those who companion others on their spiritual journeys."
--Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, editor, Jewish Pastoral Care, 2nd Edition: A Practical Handbook from Traditional and Contemporary Sources

"A treasure trove.... Will inspire its readers to new levels of Jewish spiritual engagement and activism."
--Rabbi David Teutsch, author, Spiritual Community: The Power to Restore Hope, Commitment and Joy

"An epochmaking event. This is not just Christian spiritual direction with a Jewish patina; it is fully and organically Jewish."
--Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, DHL (z"l), author of Spiritual Intimacy

"Deep, thoughtful and varied.... An extraordinary collection of pioneering works that maps the latest thinking in this important, emerging field of Jewish spiritual life."
--Rabbi Nancy Flam, codirector of programs, Institute for Jewish Spirituality

Reseña del editor

Representatives from all four contemporary Jewish movements offer insight into all aspects of spiritual direction, including theology, practice, companionship, group work, and embodied spirituality.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Jewish Lights
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1580232302
• ISBN 13: 9781580232302
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 370
• Herausgeber: Addison Rabbi Howard A., Breitman Barbara Eve