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Who By Fire, Who By Water: Un'taneh Tokef (Prayers of Awe, 1) by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Who By Fire, Who By Water: Un'taneh Tokef (Prayers of Awe, 1) about?

The most controversial prayer of the Jewish New Yearwhat it means, who wrote it, why we say it. Over forty contributors who span three continents and all major Jewish denominations examine Un'taneh Tokef 's theology, authorship, and poetry through a set of lively commentaries. Men and women, scholars and rabbis, artists and poets trace the history of Untaneh Tokef and connect the prayer to its biblical and rabbinic roots. They wrestle with the personal and community impact of its deeply moving imagery, probe its haunting message of human mortality, and reflect on its call for sanctity, transformation and renewal. Prayers of Awe : A multi-volume series designed to explore the High Holy Day liturgy and enrich the praying experience for everyonewhether experienced worshipers or guests who encounter Jewish prayer for the very first time. Contributors Merri Lovinger Arian Rabbi Tony Bayfield, DD Rabbi Sharon Brous Dr. Marc Brettler Dr. Erica Brown Rabbi Ruth Durchslag, PsyD Rabbi Edward Feinstein Rabbi Elyse D. Frishman Rabbi Andrew Goldstein, PhD Dr. Joel M. Hoffman Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur Rabbi Elie Kaunfer Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar Dr. Reuven Kimelman Rabbi Lawrence Kushner Rabbi Noa Ku

Author

Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD

Publisher

Woodstock, Vt.: Jewish Lights Pub.

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781580234245

Subjects

Judaism, Religion