Passing life's tests
Subtitle: spiritual reflections on the trial of Abraham, the binding of Isaac
By: Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson
Publisher: Jewish Lights pub.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Woodstock, Vt
Language: eng
Number of pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9781580236317
Subjects: Sacrifice; Bible; Criticism, interpretation; Jewish way of life
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-150).
Table of contents: title: Preface: why read this book?; title: Introduction: seeing ourselves in the biblical mirror; title: The trial of Abraham, the binding of Isaac: text and commentary; title: Life's tests; title: Mortality: adversity: what you learn when you're under the knife; title: Paradox: the enduring covenant; title: Priorities: time's tyranny: balancing spontaneity and foresight; title: Solidarity: of love and loyalties; title: Faith, fear, and faithfulness: can faith save?; title: People above principles: and God tested Sarah; title: Walking the walk: tested by our deeds; title: Integrity: hearing the voice of God; title: Resilience: we can learn from our trials; title: Responsibility: what we sacrifice for our parents; title: Joy: is it okay to love life?; title: Mindfulness:-of children and the spiritual life; title: Suffering: a new Jewish response; title: Conclusion: belief-know before whom you stand.