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In Jews, Judaism, and Success, Robert Eisen attempts to solve a
long-standing mystery that has fascinated many: How did Jews become
such a remarkably successful minority in the modern western world?
Eisen argues that Jews achieved such success because they were
unusually well-prepared for it by their religion - in particular,
Rabbinic Judaism, or the Judaism of the rabbis. Rooted in the
Talmud, this form of Judaism instilled in Jews key values that
paved the way for success in modern western society: autonomy,
freedom of thought, worldliness, and education. The book carefully
analyses the evolution of these four values over the past two
thousand years in order to demonstrate that they had a longer and
richer history in Jewish culture than in western culture. The book
thus disputes the common assumption that Rabbinic Judaism was
always an obstacle to Jews becoming modern. It demonstrates that
while modern Jews rejected aspects of Rabbinic Judaism, they also
retained some of its values, and these values in particular led to
Jewish success. Written for a broad range of readers, Jews,
Judaism, and Success provides unique insights on the meaning of
success and how it is achieved in the modern world.
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imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
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imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
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images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
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imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
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An A-Z of some of the most celebrated creatures in Greek mythology,
from the lizard-like Centaur, Abas, to Zeus, tyrannical king of the
Olympian gods, and including Alcyoneus, Bia, the Chimaera, Damysus,
Echidna, Fear and Famine, Geryon, the Hydra, Ixion, Jealousy,
Kourotrophus, Ladon, Medusa, the Nemean Lion, Orthrus, Peace and
Quiet, Rhoetus, Sisyphus, Thanatos, Udaeus, Violence, War, Xanthus,
Yearning and the zealous Zelus. Also featured are the Aloadae,
baleful Boars, Corybantes and Curetes, Dactyls, Erinyes, the three
Fates, Gasterocheires, Gorgons, Graeae, Harpies, the
Ichthyocentauroi, the torments of Jason, the death-dealing Keres,
the man-eating Laestrygones, Maenades, the Neikeai, the Olympians,
Prayers and Entreaty, Quarrels, River-Gods, Sirens, Telchines,
Unicorns, Vice and Virtue, Wind Gods and the twelve spirits of the
Zodiac.
For millennia, two biblical verses have been understood to condemn
sex between men as an act so abhorrent that it is punishable by
death. Traditionally Orthodox Jews, believing the scripture to be
the word of God, have rejected homosexuality in accordance with
this interpretation. In 1999, Rabbi Steven Greenberg challenged
this tradition when he became the first Orthodox rabbi ever to
openly declare his homosexuality.
"Wrestling with God and Men" is the product of Rabbi Greenberg's
ten-year struggle to reconcile his two warring identities. In this
compelling and groundbreaking work, Greenberg challenges long held
assumptions of scriptural interpretation and religious identity as
he marks a path that is both responsible to human realities and
deeply committed to God and Torah. Employing traditional rabbinic
resources, Greenberg presents readers with surprising biblical
interpretations of the creation story, the love of David and
Jonathan, the destruction of Sodom, and the condemning verses of
Leviticus. But Greenberg goes beyond the question of whether
homosexuality is biblically acceptable to ask how such
relationships can be sacred. In so doing, he draws on a wide array
of nonscriptural texts to introduce readers to occasions of
same-sex love in Talmudic narratives, medieval Jewish poetry and
prose, and traditional Jewish case law literature. Ultimately,
Greenberg argues that Orthodox communities must open up debate,
dialogue, and discussion--precisely the foundation upon which
Jewish law rests--to truly deal with the issue of homosexual
love.
This book will appeal not only to members of the Orthodox faith
but to all religious people struggling to resolve their belief in
thescriptures with a desire to make their communities more open and
accepting to gay and lesbian members.
This book highlights the life and teachings of Qibla Alam 1871-1934
as narrated by his son and successor, Janab Qibla Hadrat Sahib
1921-2008 and other sangis. This book not only presents an
authentic account of the great master of the Naqshbandiyya
Mujaddidiyya path but also provides an insight into the religious,
spiritual, cultural and social history of the Azad Jammu and
kashmir region during the period 1871-2008.
The Talmudic exegesis is constructed on special hermeneutic rules
which have the logical meaning in fact. On the basis of this
circumstance it is possible to speak about a special logical
culture of the Talmud and to call the logic used there.
This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the
Buddha's teachings - in his own words. The American scholar-monk
Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread
acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the
Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided
into ten thematic chapters, "In the Buddha's Words" reveals the
full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and
marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise,
informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader
toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow.
"In the Buddha's Words" allows even readers unacquainted with
Buddhism to grasp the significance of the Buddha's contributions to
our world heritage. Taken as a whole, these texts bear eloquent
testimony to the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha's
teachings, and point the way to an ancient yet ever-vital path.
Students and seekers alike will find this systematic presentation
indispensable.
People interested in the history of India's partition invariably
ask the same question: Why did Pakistan happen? Or, what was the
Pakistan idea? Focusing on M. A. Jinnah's political career, this
book addresses the issue of whether he had a secular or religious
vision for Pakistan, or perhaps something in between? Pakistan as a
country has yet to find its proper place in the world. Logically,
it is assumed that if we can reach a consensus on Jinnah's thought,
then we can also resolve the long-standing question of what kind of
state Pakistan was meant to be, and thus how it should develop
today. Pakistanis are tired of self-serving politicians,
landlordism, nepotism, the rise of religious fundamentalism,
corruption, economic instability, and the semi-predictable cycle
between incompetent bureaucratic and military regimes. Hence for
Pakistanis more than anyone else, the debate over Jinnah is a
highly emotive subject, and at its heart is a battle of ideas.
Pakistanis are really trying to work out something much bigger than
Jinnah's place in history. They are trying to find their own
historical identity as well. A well researched and
thoroughly-indexed book that has earned its place amongst the
leading political commentaries on contemporary Pakistan.
An ancient conversation for a modern audience - anyone who has ever
asked 'what is the purpose of life? or 'who am I?' will find
something in this book. The Bhagavad Gita has been around a long
time, but remains little known outside India. This edition sets out
to change that. The ancient Gita is a world text dealing with the
mysteries of life. At its heart is a conversation between the soul
and God. Ranchor Prime's version adopts a non-sectarian approach,
making the Gita relevant to those of all religions or none, and
emphasising the link between religion and self-development. It is
distinguished by its easy accessibility. His section-by-section
commentary opens the text to the spiritual seeker. He never loses
sight of the audience for his book, and that he wants his readers
to understand the Gita in a personal way.
Relax your spirit and reconnect to your authentic voice. Discover
the simple magic and mystery that awaits you when you express
yourself within the safe space of a circle. In Creating Personal
Mandalas, you'll see how this most basic of shapes can open your
heart and always leads you back to your center. In each of the 10
chapters, you'll explore two soul-expressing mandala exercises,
facts and history on featured symbols, insights for using the
confines of the circle for personal and visual storytelling, as
well as inspiring art and reflections from contributing guest
artists. * 20 exploratory step-by-step mandala exercises--each an
opportunity for new self-exploration, beginning with tips on
establishing the right mindset * Interesting facts about symbols
and sacred geometry, including suggestions for using them in your
mandala projects * Practical art-making direction on the elements
of design, watercolor tips, composition prompts, seeing color as a
storytelling element and more Use Creating Personal Mandalas to
start expressing your life stories with the infinite possibilities
of the circle.
'Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage,' are the opening
words of Okakura Kakuzo's The Book of Tea, written in English in
1906 for a Western audience. The book is a long essay celebrating
the secular art of the Japanese tea ceremony and linking its
importance with Zen Buddhism and Taoism. It is both about cultural
life, aesthetics and philosophy, emphasising how Teaism - a term
Kakuzo coined - taught the Japanese many things; most importantly,
simplicity, which can be seen in Japanese art and architecture.
Looking back at the evolution of the Japanese tea ceremony, Kakuzo
argues that Teaism, in itself, is one of the profound universal
remedies that two parties could sit down to. Where the West had
scoffed at Eastern religion and morals, it held Eastern tea
ceremonies in high regard. With a new introduction, this is an
exquisitely produced edition of a classic text made using
traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques. Surely it's time for
tea.
"A warm, profound and cleareyed memoir. . . this wise and
sympathetic book's lingering effect is as a reminder that a deeper
and more companionable way of life lurks behind our self-serious
stories."-Oliver Burkeman, New York Times Book Review A remarkable
exploration of the therapeutic relationship, Dr. Mark Epstein
reflects on one year's worth of therapy sessions with his patients
to observe how his training in Western psychotherapy and his
equally long investigation into Buddhism, in tandem, led to greater
awareness-for his patients, and for himself For years, Dr. Mark
Epstein kept his beliefs as a Buddhist separate from his work as a
psychiatrist. Content to use his training in mindfulness as a
private resource, he trusted that the Buddhist influence could, and
should, remain invisible. But as he became more forthcoming with
his patients about his personal spiritual leanings, he was
surprised to learn how many were eager to learn more. The divisions
between the psychological, emotional, and the spiritual, he soon
realized, were not as distinct as one might think. In The Zen of
Therapy, Dr. Epstein reflects on a year's worth of selected
sessions with his patients and observes how, in the incidental
details of a given hour, his Buddhist background influences the way
he works. Meditation and psychotherapy each encourage a willingness
to face life's difficulties with courage that can be hard to
otherwise muster, and in this cross-section of life in his office,
he emphasizes how therapy, an element of Western medicine, can in
fact be considered a two-person meditation. Mindfulness, too, much
like a good therapist, can "hold" our awareness for us-and allow us
to come to our senses and find inner peace. Throughout this deeply
personal inquiry, one which weaves together the wisdom of two
worlds, Dr. Epstein illuminates the therapy relationship as
spiritual friendship, and reveals how a therapist can help patients
cultivate the sense that there is something magical, something
wonderful, and something to trust running through our lives, no
matter how fraught they have been or might become. For when we
realize how readily we have misinterpreted our selves, when we stop
clinging to our falsely conceived constructs, when we touch the
ground of being, we come home.
Modern life doesn't always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty and
loneliness are unavoidable parts of the human experience -- but there
is solace to be found.
In When Things Don't Go Your Way, Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim
provides simple but powerful wisdom for navigating life's challenges.
Through his trademark combination of beautiful illustrations,
insightful stories, and contemplative aphorisms, Sunim helps us reframe
our mindsets and develop emotional agility.
When Things Don't Go Your Way is a soothing balm that helps us all find
courage and comfort when we need it most.
The writer has logically and in a beautiful manner proved that
Quran Majeed is a balanced book, it is a miracle and proof of its
being a book of God. In this book, Shah Al-Abidi has given common
knowledge examples-of Urdu and Persian couplets, Bhagat Kabeers
dohas, Mian Muhammed Bakhsh's and Hazrat Shah Sultan Bahoos
philosophical poems and references from Maulana Roam, and put them
in relevant manner thus enhancing the beauty, interest and value. I
believe that lovers of Quran Kareem will find this book as a
beautiful and invaluable presentation. This represents an aspect of
Quran Majeed and the readers will find aiding strength to their
faith. I hope, this book will become known and ever lasting. I pray
to Almighty God that the writer, Mr. Akhter Moeed Shah Al-Abidi,
had ongoing service to Quran Majeed, its readers and humanity.
Abdul Khaliq Aawan Retired Director General, Pakistan Broadcasting
Corporation
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