Ecology & the Jewish Spirit
Where Nature & the Sacred Meet| By: | Ellen Bernstein; Ellen Bernstein |
| Publisher: | Turner Publishing |
| Print ISBN: | 9781683360407 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781580236805 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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What is nature’s place in our spiritual lives?
In today’s modern culture, we’ve become separated from the sacredness of the natural world. This book offers a different, eye- and soul-opening way of viewing our religion: A perspective grounded in nature, and rich in insights for seekers of all faiths.
Respect for the holiness of Creation, our duty to protect the natural world, reverence for the land…a focus on nature is part of the fabric of Jewish thought. Here, innovative contributors bring us a richer understanding of the long-neglected themes of nature that are woven through the biblical creation story, ancient texts, traditional law, the holiday cycles, prayer, mitzvot (good deeds), and community.
Ecology & the Jewish Spirit explores the wisdom that the Jewish tradition has to offer all of us, to help nature become a sacred, spiritual part of our own lives.