Bøger af Dr. Norman J. Cohen

A brilliant blending of modern midrash and the life stages of developmental psychology. Brings to life the leading figures of Genesis to speak directly to us, telling their spiritual and emotional journeys and inhabiting the wisdom of the ancient texts.

An accessible introduction to an essential aspect of Judaism. Guided by Dr. Norman J. Cohen, beloved rabbi and professor of midrash, learn the origins and development of Torah and interact directly with the sacred texts of the Jewish tradition.

The stories of Genesis describe situations & relationships very much like our own & still speak to us about the same basic problems we deal with every day. A vibrant cast of characters offers us understanding & healing for ourselves & our families.

One simple, powerful word-hineini (here I am!)-contains the key to deeper relationships with God and with others. Scholar and popular teacher Norman Cohen explores powerful biblical stories of hineini and challenges the way we think about relationships.

Whatever the context in which it is worn, our clothing is often our most powerful form of communication. As in any great literature, the language of putting on and taking off clothing in the Bible especially the narratives that turn on the symbolic use of clothes can provide us with a sense of the overarching worldview of the biblical writers. Yet, by immersing ourselves in the symbolic language and stories of the Bible, we can also gain insight into ourselves and our own lives. In this engaging look at interpretations of clothing in the Bible, renowned Torah scholar and midrashist Norman Cohen presents ten paradigmatic Bible stories that involve clothing in an essential way, as a means of learning about the text, its characters and their interactions. But he also shows us how these stories help us confront our own life dramas, our own stories. In doing so, he presents Torah as a mirror, reflecting back to us our own personalities, ambivalences, struggles and potential for growth.