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Jewish Spiritual Direction: A Practical Handbook from Traditional & Contemporary Sources »

Book cover image of Jewish Spiritual Direction: A Practical Handbook from Traditional & Contemporary Sources by Howard Avruhum Addison

Authors: Howard Avruhum Addison, Barbara Eve Breitman
ISBN-13: 9781580232302, ISBN-10: 1580232302
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Date Published: May 2006
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Howard Avruhum Addison

Book Synopsis

Increase your understanding of Jewish spiritual direction and its inspiring potential.

This innovative guide presents the practice of spiritual direction within the context of Jewish tradition and the emerging field of contemplative Judaism. In essays from those who have been developing a contemporary model of spiritual companionship, this one-of-a-kind resource:
* Explores issues of theology, contemplative prayer and practice, spiritual development and social justice
* Demonstrates how classical Hebrew texts and ancient Jewish ritual and tradition shape a contemporary practice of Jewish spiritual guidance
* Provides practical advice for those who wish to enter spiritual direction and those who wish to learn the practice
* And much more...

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