{"product_id":"jewish-ritual-a-brief-introduction-for-christians-paperback","title":"Jewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKerry M. Olitzky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniel Judson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e A window into the meaning of Jewish rituals throughout history and today--\u003cbr\u003ewritten especially for Christians. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRitual moments and opportunities guide the daily life of practicing Jews. These spiritual practices give expression to Jewish identity and reflect Judaism's core beliefs and values. But what can they mean to Christians seeking to understand their own faith? In this special book, Rabbis Olitzky and Judson guide you through the whys and hows of nine specific areas of Jewish ritual. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserving the Sabbath \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping Kosher \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePutting on Tefillin (Prayer Boxes) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrapping the Tallit (Prayer Shawl) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovering the Head \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudying Torah \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePraying Daily \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSaying Blessings throughout the Day \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoing to the Ritual Bath \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding you with the biblical and historical background of each practice, insight into its contemporary use and significance--including the often divergent approaches of different Jewish movements--and personal stories from rabbis and lay people, this easy-to-understand guide illustrates the deep meaning these rituals have in the Jewish relationship with God. Linking these practices to familiar rituals in the Christian tradition, Olitzky and Judson help you better understand the roots of Christianity and how the fundamentals of Judaism relate to and reflect your own spiritual foundation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.56 x 5.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42113859485831,"sku":"9781580232104","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/7cb71123938b777d1930d4a03cdbbfb1.webp?v=1732493006","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/jewish-ritual-a-brief-introduction-for-christians-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}