Author:Harold S. Kushner Binding: Paperback ISBN: 0446670022 Availability:
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The author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People explores how modern Judaism provides guidance for times of joy and tragedy, describes the relationship between Christianity and Judaism, and advises on living a holy life. Reprint.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Best Introduction to Judaism:
RAbbi Kushner's book without question the most readable, accessible way to understand the basic ideas, rituals and traditions of Judaism whether you are born Jewish or just curious from the outside. This is the first book I give to anyone interested in discovering Judaism. Rabbi Amy Bernstein
Enlightening and inspiring:
I was in an interfaith marriage, trying to excavate meaning in Judaism as a lapsed Catholic, frustrated at the lack of information and enlightenment I was experiencing. Neither friends nor in-laws could explain the meaning of Judaism to me. Then I read "To Life!", Kushner's inspired book explaining all things Jewish. Thanks to Kushner, I learned the meaning of the High Holy Days, and the basic tenets of Judaism. There is nothing academic about this book. Simply put, Kushner showed me why and how Judaism is... more info
Well written.:
It really is four 1/2 stars, not four, but anyway... This book is very well written and easy to follow, unlike some books that are slow and make you want to fall asleep in your seat. For someone interested in learning the basics of this religion, it is a good start but touches only briefly on many topics. Some more detail might be nice. Also, the author of this book uses alot of personal examples to make a point and I personally think that this takes a little away from the book but some people might like... more info
Excellent exposition.:
This book is an excellent exposition of the jewish beliefs system from the perspective of a prolific conservative rabbi. Some of his viewpoints will, of course, be debated by orthodox rabbis, but in general, his down to earth approach to the more difficult ideas make this book a most for all avid readers of religious jewish and christian books.
