A Rabbi Reads The Psalms
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A Rabbi Reads The Psalms
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Author : Jonathan Magonet
language : en
Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Release Date : 2004-01-01
A Rabbi Reads The Psalms written by Jonathan Magonet and has been published by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Religion categories.
Why another book on the Psalms? Surely there are enough already. What is the justification for yet one more, and by someone who first found the Psalms almost boringly the same? Jonathan Magonet has a ready answer. After teaching the Psalms for twenty years he has found that within the vast literature about them there is very little that introduces the kinds of interpretations made by the rabbis, whether ancient, mediaeval or modern. Moreover, there are very few books which provide a 'user-friendly' introduction to how one actually sets about working with the Hebrew text or gives access to the richness and complexity of the language of the Psalms to the non-Hebrew reader. It was his first close acquaintance with the Hebrew text, in preparing some translations of the Psalms for publication, which transformed Jonathan Magonet's view of them and helped him to discover their richness. So this book aims to share with the reader the special world that was opened up to him in this way. It provides an introduction to the nature of biblical poetry, a guide to some of the poetic structures that recur in the Psalms, and studies a number of Psalms as a way of illustrating these aspects - and for the fun of exploring the individual dynamic and meaning.
A Rabbi Reads The Bible
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Author : Jonathan Magonet
language : en
Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Release Date : 2004-01-01
A Rabbi Reads The Bible written by Jonathan Magonet and has been published by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Religion categories.
Jonathan Magonet comes to the Bible with enthusiasm, wit and infectious humour rare in Bible scholars. As a rabbi he brings the insights of two thousand years of Jewish Bible exegesis, but combines them with the critical skills of today's literary analysis of biblical texts. He draws off his own creativity as poet and songwriter both to read the biblical text and use it as a springboard for exploring the character of biblical personalities. He moves comfortably between the worlds of religious tradition and the questioning of the modern secular person. His skills as a popular lecturer and broadcaster help shape this book. 'How a Donkey Reads a Bible' explores the biases and presuppositions we bring to our reading of the biblical text. 'My Part in the Fall of "King David"' recounts Jonathan Magonet's absurd experiences as technical adviser on a biblical epic but shows how many of the "special effects" of films have their literary equivalent in the pages of the Bible. He introduces us to fellow Bible enthusiasts who illuminate it through approaching it from a variety of disciplines - theology, literary criticism, psychoanalysis and politics.
Joy Despair And Hope
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Author : Edward Feld
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2013-05-30
Joy Despair And Hope written by Edward Feld and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-30 with Religion categories.
About the Contributor(s): Rabbi Edward Feld is the senior editor of Mahzor Lev Shalem (2010) and the author of The Spirit of Renewal: Finding Faith after the Holocaust (1994). He has served as Rabbi-in-Residence at the Jewish Theological Seminary and as Hillel Director and Chaplain to the College at Princeton University and Smith and Amherst Colleges. As the Educational Director of Rabbis for Human Rights he developed a curriculum for teaching "Judaism and Human Rights."
A Rabbi Reads The Torah
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Author : Jonathan Magonet
language : en
Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Release Date : 2013-06-30
A Rabbi Reads The Torah written by Jonathan Magonet and has been published by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-30 with Religion categories.
Every week in synagogues around the world Jews read a portion from the Torah, the Five Books of Moses, the whole being completed in the course of a year. The reading is usually accompanied by a commentary, a derasha, by the rabbi or a member of the congregation, often drawing on traditional interpretations, but usually finding some point of contact with the realities of today's world. Some passages, especially narratives, lend themselves to immediate associations; others, obscure laws of sacrifice or lists of stages on a journey through the wilderness, represent real challenges to the commentator. Yet others are so familiar to the congregation that the problem is to find something new to say each year! This book arose out of a different kind of 'pulpit', an occasional slot on a weekly radio programme on Friday evenings called 'Shabbat Shalom'. Though ostensibly for a Jewish audience, it reached a far wider public, so the pieces in the book provide enough information to explain the Jewish background at the same time as offering an exploration of the ideas within the text to a broad range of listeners.
The Book Of Psalms In Plain English
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Author : Aaron Lichtenstein
language : en
Publisher: Urim Publications
Release Date : 2007-04-01
The Book Of Psalms In Plain English written by Aaron Lichtenstein and has been published by Urim Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-01 with Religion categories.
The ideas and emotions that make the book of Psalms such a powerful text for Judaism and Christianity alike are brilliantly captured in this deft translation by a scholar of Judaism. Aaron Lichtenstein offers the English translation in verse, just as the original Hebrew text is in poetry, in the various poetic modes required by the myriad moods and messages. Readers will be moved by the inspiring words of the Psalms in this essential resource.
A Rabbi Reads The Torah
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Author : Jonathan Magonet
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2014-07-28
A Rabbi Reads The Torah written by Jonathan Magonet and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-28 with Religion categories.
A Rabbi Reads the Torah distils a lifetime of Bible study by a Jewish scholar devoted to popularising the study of the Hebrew Bible in its original language, helped by the wealth of centuries of Jewish interpretation and debate, as well as the best of modern literary approaches.
Songs Ascending
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-10
Songs Ascending written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10 with Bible categories.
"A new, poetic translation of the Book of Psalms faces the Masoretic Hebrew text. A running textual commentary takes us inside the translation process. A second, spiritual commentary connects each psalm to the events, struggles, and triumphs in our spiritual lives"--
Bringing The Psalms To Life
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Author : Daniel F. Polish, PhD
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2012-06-07
Bringing The Psalms To Life written by Daniel F. Polish, PhD and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-07 with Religion categories.
Creative ways we can understand the psalms ... and use their power to enrich our lives. What is the mysterious power of psalms, the power that has made them beloved for thousands of years? This inspiring introduction shows us not only how to read the psalms with understanding, but how we can bring them into our lives, in: Facing our “enemies” Dealing with anger Overcoming feeling let down or abandoned Coping with sickness—in ourselves or those we love Expressing our thanks A creative and personal “firsthand approach” to the Book of Psalms, it offers stories and examples that help us interpret and explore the unusual power of the psalms—and use them to enrich our lives.
Bringing The Psalms To Life
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Author : Daniel F. Polish
language : en
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Release Date : 2001
Bringing The Psalms To Life written by Daniel F. Polish and has been published by Jewish Lights Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Religion categories.
Creative ways we can understand the psalms ... and use their power to enrich our lives. What is the mysterious power of psalms, the power that has made them beloved for thousands of years? This inspiring introduction shows us not only how to read the psalms with understanding, but how we can bring them into our lives, in: ? Facing our ?enemies?? Dealing with anger ? Overcoming feeling let down or abandoned ? Coping with sickness?in ourselves or those we love ? Expressing our thanks A creative and personal ?firsthand approach? to the Book of Psalms, it offers stories and examples that help us interpret and explore the unusual power of the psalms?and use them to enrich our lives.
New Each Day
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Author : Debra J. Robbins
language : en
Publisher: CCAR Press
Release Date : 2024-01-01
New Each Day written by Debra J. Robbins and has been published by CCAR Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-01 with Religion categories.
Every day of the year, Jewish liturgy includes the Shir Shel Yom, a psalm recited to mark the day of the week. New Each Day by Rabbi Debra J. Robbins breathes new life into this ancient practice, inviting us to engage with psalms in a fresh, inspiring way. Daily "Reflections for Focus" offer unique insights on each psalm, with a structure for meditation and writing that encourages the reader to develop their own personal routine. Reflections for each month, based on the psalm for Rosh Chodesh, provide a full year of spiritual practice. Just as Rabbi Robbins did for the High Holy Day season in Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27, New Each Day guides us along the journey of the year with intention and meaning. With New Each Day, Rabbi Debra Robbins reenergizes and reframes the ancient practice of reciting a daily psalm for our modern context. Through thoughtful teachings, reflections, and interpretations, she helps us connect across time and space to generations of our ancestors who engaged in this very same practice, linking us to the infinite chain of our tradition while giving a fresh perspective for our time. --Elana Arian, composer, prayer leader, and recording artist I'm so grateful to Rabbi Debra Robbins for creating this rich, accessible, and eminently useful book of reflections and practices on one of the Jewish people's oldest prayer practices---the liturgical recitation of psalms. With intelligence, care, boldness, and creativity, Rabbi Robbins invites and guides us on a journey of spiritual discovery. Whether you have long experience with these prayers or you're just beginning, you will find depth and illumination in these pages. --Rabbi Josh Feigelson, PhD, President and CEO, Institute for Jewish Spirituality A perennial struggle of spiritual seekers is how to creatively engage with daily practice, week in and week out. New Each Day breathes life into the Jewish tradition of saying a psalm every day, by exploring the form, language, story, ethic and feeling of the seven psalms of the week and the psalm for the new moon. Those who yearn for a meaningful daily practice can find inspiration here in the form of poetic translations, reflections, and writing exercises, all engaging with this ancient ritual. Rabbi Robbins's personal and vulnerable voice of everyday devotion is a refreshing antidote to our cynical age. --Rabbi Jill Hammer, PhD, author of The Jewish Book of Days: A Companion for All Seasons The psalms are a cherished treasure that have transformed souls for millennia. Rabbi Debra Robbins has offered us a sweet gift by renewing the spiritual power of these ancient texts through relevant, nuanced, and wise interpretations, to support our contemporary moment of seeking God, meaning, sanctity, and purpose. --Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, author of The Book of Proverbs: A Social Justice Commentary An astute and welcoming introduction to the daily practice of reading psalms. -- Kirkus Reviews