Passing Life's Tests: Spiritual Reflections on the Trial of Abraham, the Binding

Description: Passing Life's Tests by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson Invites us to use this powerful tale as a tool for our own soul wrestling, to transcend its words to confront our own existential sacrifices and our ability to face-and surmount-lifes tests. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Among stories so terrible they rend our hearts, so profound they touch the depths of our souls and so exalted they reach to heaven, none is more poignant than the Bible story of Abrahams sacrifice of his son, Isaac. A story revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims and turned over and over by great secular thinkers searching for meaning, this gripping tale shocks us into complete attention, then takes us-in nineteen short verses-on a roller coaster ride of emotion, challenge and hope. Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, known widely for making the Hebrew Bible relevant to our lives, draws on generations of Jewish sages, philosophers and scholars to explore this ancient story, known as the binding of Isaac or the test of Abraham. He invites us to use this powerful tale as a tool for our own soul wrestling, to transcend its words to confront our own existential sacrifices and our ability to face-and surmount-lifes tests. By applying this tales lessons to everyday events, Artson compels us to pay closer attention to our lives and, through our priorities, responsibilities, mindfulness and faith, ask ourselves if we are passing our own tests. Author Biography Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson is the dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and vice president at the American Jewish University. He is the author of six books, serves on the Leadership Council of Conservative Judaism, and speaks frequently for the UJC/Federation communities. Table of Contents Preface: Why Read This Book?Introduction: Seeing Ourselves in the Biblical MirrorPART ONEExploring the DepthsTranslation and Commentary of Genesis 22TranslationCommentaryPART TWODeepening Our EncountersReflections on Lifes Tests in Genesis 22MortalityWhat You Learn When Youre Under the KnifeParadoxEnduring CovenantPrioritiesBalancing Spontaneity and ForesightSolidarityOf Love and LoyaltiesFaith, Fear, and FaithfulnessCan Faith Save?People above PrinciplesAnd God Tested SarahWalking the WalkTested by Our DeedsIntegrityHearing the Voice of GodResilienceWe Can Learn from Our TrialsResponsibilityWhat We Sacrifice for Our ParentsJoyIs It Okay to Love Life?MindfulnessOf Children and the Spiritual LifeSufferingA New Jewish ResponseConclusion: Belief-Know Before Whom You StandAcknowledgmentsNotesGlossaryBibliography Review "Rabbi Artson takes Abrahams test and through personal testimony and deep learning, teaches all of us crucial lessons about faith, learning and love."-Rabbi David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles; author, Why Faith Matters"A book that belongs in every Jewish home. A treasure for all who long to make sense of the Torahs most perplexing narrative. [It] masterfully offers us the tools we need to confront our deepest questions of faith with new eyes and a new understanding. This is a work we will return to over and over again, and with each reading we will emerge transformed."-Rabbi Naomi Levy, author, Hope Will Find You; spiritual leader, Nashuva: The Jewish Spiritual Outreach Center"Draws poignantly and pointedly upon Rabbi Artsons own life story as well as upon his vast Jewish and secular knowledge to illuminate and provide original explanations of a text that has been read and debated for millennia. In so doing, he offers the contemporary reader new insights into a controversial and ancient story, and ignites a passion for the wisdom inherent in Torah with his readers. This is an enriching book!"-Rabbi David Ellenson, president, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion"Rabbi Artson has taken on the most challenging story in the Bible, the binding of Isaac, and has found valuable lessons for all of us in it."-Rabbi Harold Kushner, author, When Bad Things Happen to Good People"Wouldnt it be great to have a rabbi learned in Jewish texts who also has a sophisticated grasp of cutting-edge contemporary theology? While we are imagining, we might as well give this rabbi an uncanny ability to explain complex ideas in simple ways. And would it be too much to ask for the rabbi to also have a soul-a profound understanding of human beings and a hard-won personal faith? As you read this book, you will marvel at Rabbi Artsons unique combination of gifts. More importantly, Rabbi Artson will accompany you-like a good rabbi should-while you consider the challenging questions arising from Abrahams story, and your own."-Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer, PhD, associate professor of religious studies; director, Department of Multifaith Studies and Initiatives, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College"Invites us to travel the heights and depths of this gripping biblical narrative as a mirror of our own souls quest. Aided by Rabbi Artsons illuminating translation, multi-layered commentary, and opportunities for deeply personal contemplation, we encounter not only Abraham and Isaac within the story, but our own selves. If you face life-tests that challenge you, use this wisdom well! You will grow in faith, courage and insight!"-Rabbi Marcia Prager, director and dean, ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal Ordination Program; author, The Path of Blessing: Experiencing the Energy and Abundance of the Divine"Offers a fresh reading of the text, exhibiting the generosity of spirit and the daring imagination that has always marked the best of Rabbinic Judaism. Artson shows how the text provides an epitome of all that matters to Jewish faith. This is an important read for Christians, both to see a skilled rabbi working with the text and to read of the rich gift that this daringly Jewish text offers to faith. His reading of the text exhibits the deep theological and demanding moral dimensions of Torah faith that goes way beneath conventional religion. In Artsons hands the text arrives at freshness. So will the reader!"-Walter Brueggemann, professor emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary; author, The Practice of Prophetic Imagination"Through the lens of the Bibles most troubling tale, Rabbi Brad Artson weaves meditations on lifes most profound challenges. Life and Bible become intertwined to enrich and enliven one another."-Rabbi Dan Ehrenkrantz, president, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Long Description Challenges you to go beneath the brief, shocking story and ask: who is the tester, who is the tested and what motivates the test? Among stories so terrible they rend our hearts, so profound they touch the depths of our souls and so exalted they reach to heaven, none is more poignant than the Bible story of Abrahams sacrifice of his son, Isaac. A story revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims, and turned over and over by great secular thinkers searching for meaning, this gripping tale shocks us into complete attention, then takes us--in nineteen short verses--on a roller coaster ride of emotion, challenge and hope. Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, known widely for making the Hebrew Bible relevant to our lives, draws on generations of Jewish sages, philosophers and scholars to explore this ancient story, known as the binding of Isaac or the test of Abraham. He invites us to use this powerful tale as a tool for our own soul wrestling, to transcend its words to confront our own existential sacrifices and our ability to face--and surmount--lifes tests. By applying this tales lessons to everyday events, Artson compels us to pay closer attention to our lives and, through our priorities, responsibilities, mindfulness and faith, ask ourselves if we are passing our own tests. Review Quote "Rabbi Artson takes Abrahams test and through personal testimony and deep learning, teaches all of us crucial lessons about faith, learning and love." -- Rabbi David Wolpe , Sinai Temple, Los Angeles; author, Why Faith Matters "A book that belongs in every Jewish home. A treasure for all who long to make sense of the Torahs most perplexing narrative. [It] masterfully offers us the tools we need to confront our deepest questions of faith with new eyes and a new understanding. This is a work we will return to over and over again, and with each reading we will emerge transformed." -- Rabbi Naomi Levy , author, Hope Will Find You ; spiritual leader, Nashuva: The Jewish Spiritual Outreach Center "Draws poignantly and pointedly upon Rabbi Artsons own life story as well as upon his vast Jewish and secular knowledge to illuminate and provide original explanations of a text that has been read and debated for millennia. In so doing, he offers the contemporary reader new insights into a controversial and ancient story, and ignites a passion for the wisdom inherent in Torah with his readers. This is an enriching book!" --Rabbi David Ellenson, president, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion "Rabbi Artson has taken on the most challenging story in the Bible, the binding of Isaac, and has found valuable lessons for all of us in it." -- Rabbi Harold Kushner , author, When Bad Things Happen to Good People "Wouldnt it be great to have a rabbi learned in Jewish texts who also has a sophisticated grasp of cutting-edge contemporary theology? While we are imagining, we might as well give this rabbi an uncanny ability to explain complex ideas in simple ways. And would it be too much to ask for the rabbi to also have a soul--a profound understanding of human beings and a hard-won personal faith? As you read this book, you will marvel at Rabbi Artsons unique combination of gifts. More importantly, Rabbi Artson will accompany you--like a good rabbi should--while you consider the challenging questions arising from Abrahams story, and your own." -- Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer, PhD , associate professor of religious studies; director, Department of Multifaith Studies and Initiatives, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College "Invites us to travel the heights and depths of this gripping biblical narrative as a mirror of our own souls quest. Aided by Rabbi Artsons illuminating translation, multi-layered commentary, and opportunities for deeply personal contemplation, we encounter not only Abraham and Isaac within the story, but our own selves. If you face life-tests that challenge you, use this wisdom well! You will grow in faith, courage and insight!" -- Rabbi Marcia Prager , director and dean, ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal Ordination Program; author, The Path of Blessing: Experiencing the Energy and Abundance of the Divine "Offers a fresh reading of the text, exhibiting the generosity of spirit and the daring imagination that has always marked the best of Rabbinic Judaism. Artson shows how the text provides an epitome of all that matters to Jewish faith. This is an important read for Christians, both to see a skilled rabbi working with the text and to read of the rich gift that this daringly Jewish text offers to faith. His reading of the text exhibits the deep theological and demanding moral dimensions of Torah faith that goes way beneath conventional religion. In Artsons hands the text arrives at freshness. So will the reader!" --Walter Brueggemann, professor emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary; author, The Practice of Prophetic Imagination "Through the lens of the Bibles most troubling tale, Rabbi Brad Artson weaves meditations on lifes most profound challenges. Life and Bible become intertwined to enrich and enliven one another." -- Rabbi Dan Ehrenkrantz , president, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Details ISBN1580236316 Publisher Jewish Lights Publishing Year 2012 ISBN-10 1580236316 ISBN-13 9781580236317 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-10-01 Imprint Jewish Lights Publishing Subtitle Spiritual Reflections on the Trial of Abraham, the Binding of Isaac Place of Publication Woodstock Country of Publication United States Short Title PASSING LIFES TESTS Language English Media Book DEWEY 296.311 Pages 176 Illustrations bibliography Author Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson Affiliation Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2013-08-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138100026;

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