A Baptist Among the Jews
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Book Overview
Like most Christians, Mary Blye Howe was uninformed about Jewish ritual and tradition. To satisfy her curiosity she joined a Jewish study group held in the home of a Hasidic rabbi. A Baptist Among the Jews is Howe's first-person account of her eye-opening experience of studying with that welcoming group and how this experience led her to a deeper, richer relationship with her God. While learning about the traditions of Judaism and studying the Torah, Howe discovered a new world of worship and ritual that expanded her experience to include several different Jewish groups, among them Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox. She reveled in the joys of arguing with God (even though God always wins), synagogue-hopping on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, and dancing with a sefer torah through the streets of Dallas. Page after page, we join Howe on her religious quest and discover how her once-narrow concept of God has expanded with her ability to read the scriptures and understand this new faith. Howe's profound and transforming experiences helped her develop a new sense of worship- one that eschews spectatorship in favor of participation.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0787965588
ISBN13:9780787965587
Release Date:July 2003
Publisher:Jossey-Bass
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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Baptist Among the Jews
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting and informative and gave an easy to read insight into the Jewish faith.
Loved it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
From the first page to the last, this book captivated me with Ms. Howe's experience among the Jewish religion and culture. This book is a must read for anyone who seeks to understand their own faith, be it Christianity or Judaism.
A Baptist Among the Jews
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
A very interesting and informative insight into the Jewish people and their religion and traditions.
A bridge over spiritual water.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Mary Howe allows us to accompany her as she spends years seeking genuine understanding of the Jewish faith. Her writing is an olive branch between two previously divided communities. This is a "Must Read" for anyone seeking good news about religious differences.
A terrific read . . .
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
A Baptist among the Jews is an exuberant, uplifting, and inspiring read for all of us who have found ourselves embarking on a spiritual journey. Mary Howe reveals her excellent grounding in Jewish belief and practice without ever straying far from her own personal experiences. This is one of those rare books that not only engages and absorbs but educates as well. I highly recommend it.
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