Judaism's Ten Best Ideas: A Brief Guide for Seekers

by Dr. Arthur Green

Paperback, 2014

Status

Available

Call number

250 GRE

Genres

Collection

Non-fiction

Publication

Jewish Lights (2014), Edition: 1, Paperback, 112 pages

Description

A welcoming introduction to the most important ideas in Judaism. In an age of fluid identity, many people are honestly asking the question "Why be Jewish?" What in this religious and ethnic legacy is worth preserving? Does Judaism have something unique to offer a contemporary seeker free to choose a way of life and a system of values? Here is the answer of a leading spiritual teacher who has faced these questions in conversation with generations of students. With warmth, humor, personal and rabbinic stories and down-to-earth explanations, Arthur Green presents the ideas in Judaism that kept him loyal to the tradition passed on to him. The result is an enticing look into timeless Jewish wisdom that will encourage you to explore further and search out the riches of Judaism for yourself.… (more)

Language

English

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