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n this sequel to the bestselling "Meditations on the Signs of the
Zodiac," Beredene Jocelyn sheds valuable new light on the cosmic
meaning of existence by charting life's passages in concert with
planetary laws. With compassion, authority, and a deep knowledge of
spiritual science, the author explores in clear detail such
subjects as life's year-by-year unfolding through the stages of
child development and adult life, as well as thanatology (the
science of death and dying) and the process of passing through the
journey from death to rebirth. Beredene Jocelyn presents a
far-reaching, holistic perspective on the place of human beings in
the universal order-a major effort that recalls the immense
achievement in the spiritual research of Rudolf Steiner. "Citizens
of the Cosmos" meets the growing urgent need for spiritual wisdom
and individual responsibility. It will appeal not only to general
readers, regardless of occupation or life status, but will be
especially relevant for all those interested in spiritual values
and our human place in the cosmos.
This is the book that American Jews and particularly American
Reform Jews have been waiting for: a clear and informed call for
further reform in the Reform movement.
In light of profound demographic, social, and technological
developments, it has become increasingly clear that the Reform
movement will need to make major changes to meet the needs of a
quickly evolving American Jewish population. Younger Americans in
particular differ from previous generations in how they relate to
organized religion, often preferring to network through virtual
groups or gather in informal settings of their own choosing.
Dana Evan Kaplan, an American Reform Jew and pulpit rabbi,
argues that rather than focusing on the importance of loyalty to
community, Reform Judaism must determine how to engage the
individual in a search for existential meaning. It should move us
toward a critical scholarly understanding of the Hebrew Bible, that
we may emerge with the perspectives required by a postmodern world.
Such a Reform Judaism can at once help us understand how the
ancient world molded our most cherished religious traditions and
guide us in addressing the increasingly complex social problems of
our day.
Rick Jacobs and his wife, Susie, were enjoying the perfect life:
happily married for more than twenty years, four healthy children,
a successful family business, and a seemingly bright and happy
future. In late summer of 2001, their idyllic world was shattered
when Susie fell victim to a massive heart attack at the young age
of thirty-nine. Though she survived, Susie suffered brain damage
that left her forever disabled and unable to care for herself or
her family. Rick's sudden role of caregiver to his wife and,
essentially, single parent to his children challenged him beyond
anything he had ever known. Adding to his ever-increasing stress
was the ordeal of filing for bankruptcy and the loss of their
cherished family business and weekend cabin retreat. Finding
strength from within, his family, a special friend, and,
especially, from God, Rick persevered. Slowly, he was able to move
on, put the past behind him, and once again experience joy in his
life. "Life Has Begun," the sequel to "Let Life Begin," details the
remarkable journey of Rick and his family as they move beyond
tragedy to healing through love, tears, and prayer.
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