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Summit Books (1989), Edition: 1ST, Hardcover, 224 pages
Description
Explains how the resources of a religious faith can renew, refresh, and replenish everyone.
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The title asks the question, and since Harold Kushner is a rabbi, you know his answer before you begin reading. The book is not about WHO needs God, since we all do according to the author. The book is about WHY we need God.
Each chapter delves into one aspect of his reasoning. His writing style is
Although a rabbi, Kushner writes "Who Needs God" as much for the Christian as for the Jew, using the phrase "churches and synagogues" many times over. If you want to believe in God, but have many doubts; or if you believe in God, but wonder why we need any organized religion, then this book is for you.
Each chapter delves into one aspect of his reasoning. His writing style is
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very simple and easy reading. His points are well illustrated by explanations, stories, and a little humor.Although a rabbi, Kushner writes "Who Needs God" as much for the Christian as for the Jew, using the phrase "churches and synagogues" many times over. If you want to believe in God, but have many doubts; or if you believe in God, but wonder why we need any organized religion, then this book is for you.
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Original publication date
1989
Physical description
224 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0671680269 / 9780671680268
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251, KUS
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