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This new translation with commentary strips the Gospels of their theological agendas and reclaims them as a radically new way of imagining human life. It blends scholarship and pastoral guidance in an accurate, accessible translation with profound insights that, free of religious moralism and dogmatism, is beautifully imaginative and inspirational.

A comprehensive resource for spiritual leadership development in the 21st century-for all faith traditions. Experts in the field explore how to train spiritual leaders who bring healing, faith, justice and support to communities and congregations.

Throughout history people of faith have been booted out into the world to bring God's love to everybody, not just a select few. Insightfully explores the meaning of mission in our lives and reminds us of the work Jesus and his disciples set out to do.

The word "caregiver" typically suggests someone doing all the giving for a frail, physically challenged, or aging person, who is doing all the receiving. Marty Richards proposes a rebalanced approach of "caresharing." From this perspective, the "cared for" and the "carer" share a deep sense of connection. Each has strengths and resources. Each can teach the other. Each can share in grief, hope, wisdom and forgiveness. The book''s focus is to help caregivers realise that they are not alone in their journey. Richards broadens the scope of the give-and-take relationship to include multigenerational families and faith communities, looking at the strengths each has to offer in the caregiving network. In order to keep the spirit alive, Richards offers a mulitlayered, reciprocal process: ·The Dance of Sharing Care ·Sharing Wisdom: What the Frail Teach the Well ·Sharing Roles: Reinventing Family Roles in Sharing Care ·Sharing "Soul to Soul":  A Special Relationship with People with Dementia ·Sharing Grief: Dealing with the Little Losses and the Big Ones ·Sharing Forgiveness: A Key Spiritual Journey ·Sharing Hope and Heart: An Active Process One Step at a Time

With insight, thoughtfulness and wit, these provocative and entertaining re-imaginings of stories from the Bible highlight the ways God can work for and through us, even today.

Walt Whitman was the most innovative and influential poet of the nineteenth century. His examination of the world around him -- from the intimate to the cosmic -- transcends time and place. His verse, though seemingly personal, lends a voice to the entire human race that speaks for universal harmony, universal love. This beautiful sampling of Whitman's work offers a glimpse into his themes of love for country, love for others, and deepening our understanding of self. Viewing Whitman as a mystic poet illuminates the influences of spirituality, music, and nature that made his poems beloved by people of all faiths and nationalities.

Growing up in the late 1800s Black Elk saw that the American Indian way of life was in great danger of disappearing. In his old age he told his life story in great detail to writer John Neihardt allowing the spiritual beliefs ceremonies and religion of the Plains Indians to be preserved and passed on to new generations of Indian people. Black Elk fulfilled his vision of protecting his people as the Great Spirit had told him he was meant to do. Through historically accurate illustrations and photos inspiring age-appropriate activities and Black Elk''s own words this colourful biography introduces a remarkable person to children in a way they can understand and enjoy. Includes resources for parents and teachers a list of important words to know and a calendar of important events in the life of Black Elk. Ages 7 upwards

The Triumph of Eve offers ideas to ruminate over, engaging readers with the Bible in a new way. Whether they consider themselves believers or not, readers will find this enlightening perspective on familiar themes refreshing and challenging.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Leslie Wexner, this book brings together diverse, remarkable thinkers from The Wexner Foundation¿s professional and volunteer programs, Harvard University¿s Center for Public Leadership and The Harvard Business School to address challenges facing Jewish communal life and the skills and strategies demanded by them.

N¿ilah, ¿the closing of the gates¿ is, in many ways, the most anticipated worship service in the entire Jewish calendar. Coming at the end of the 24-hour fast that characterizes Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement), it symbolizes the days of old when the gates of the ancient Temple closed at last, and with them, the last chance for prayers of atonement and reconciliation with God and with others. Nowadays, the synagogue service that replaced the Temple cult marks the occasion with heightened fervor: the only time all year when the gates of the ark that houses the Torah scroll remain open throughout the service; telltale melodies accompany the occasion; a final blast of the shofar (the ram¿s horn) symbolizes the end of the fast and the new beginning that follows; special prayers celebrate the human capacity to create a life that matters beyond our own mortality -- and the presence of God who ¿reaches out a hand¿ to invite us into the new Jewish year that N¿ilah¿s final shofar blast inaugurates.All of this is the topic for volume eight in ¿Prayers of Awe,¿ the series devoted to exploring the depth of the Jewish High Holy Days. As with prior volumes, this one too comes with introductory essays on the history, theology, and deeper meaning behind the prayer experience. It then assembles some 40 short and accessible essays designed to unlock the mystery and depth of the occasion. Authors come from all walks of life ¿ clergy and laypeople, scholars and artists, men and women across the generations ¿ and from seven countries (Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Israel, the UK and USA).What music appreciation is to classical music, this series on prayer is to Jewish worship. This volume, in particular, explores Judaism¿s timeless message of divine purpose and the ongoing search for meaning in a world of human frailty but also promise.

Part professional handbook, part scholarly resource and part source of practical information, with contributions from over twenty-five leading Jewish professionals. A comprehensive, up-to-date resource on Jewish life and healing, medicine and healthcare.

In this intimate rethinking of his own theological journey, noted theologian Rabbi Neil Gillman explores the changing nature of belief and the complexities of reconciling the intellectual, emotional and moral questions of his own searching mind and soul.

This groundbreaking book¿written specifically for community rabbis and religious counselors¿reflects the wisdom of seasoned professionals, who provide clear guidelines and sensible strategies for effective rabbinic counseling.

Membership in Jewish organizations is down. Day school enrollment has peaked. Federation campaigns are flat. The fastest growing and second largest category of Jews is "Just Jewish." Young Jewish adults are unengaged and aging baby boomers are disengaging. Yet, in the era of Facebook, people crave face-to-face community."It''s all about relationships." With this simple, but profound idea, noted educator and community revitalization pioneer Dr. Ron Wolfson presents practical strategies and case studies to transform the old model of Jewish institutions into relational communities. He sets out twelve principles of relational engagement to guide Jewish lay leaders, professionals and community members in transforming institutions into inspiring communities whose value-proposition is to engage people and connect them to Judaism and community in meaningful and lasting ways.

Dr. David Hartman, leading modern Orthodox theologian, presents his own painful spiritual evolution. His creates space for questioning and critique that can allow traditionally religious Jews to act out a moral life in tune with modern experience.

This is a groundbreaking, accessible look at the implications of cognitive science for religion and theology, intended for laypeople. Avoiding neurological jargon and respectful to all faiths, it examines: ┬╗ Current theory on how our brains construct our world in order to guide us safely through life, creating and appreciating meaning as we go. ┬╗ What religious experience is as it plays out in our brains. ┬╗ How modern science challenges historic ideas about free will and undermines the religious concept of the soul as a meta-physical entity separable from the body. ┬╗ What cognitive science reveals about our need for community. ┬╗ Why we should be loyal to one faith if, in fact, all major religious traditions deal effectively with universal human needs.

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.

A life-long student of Jewish wisdom texts, Dr. Abraham J. Twerski draws from his extensive professional experience as a psychiatrist and spiritual counselor to give us practical lessons for daily life, whatever our faith tradition.

With poignant and probing reflections on the weekly Torah portions, this collection focuses on important issues like relationships, sexuality, ambition, work and career, aging and body image to show modern men how Torah intersects with their lives today.