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Title: Entering Jewish Prayer: A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service

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Hardcover, 1994

Synopsis
This introduction to Jewish prayer illuminates the meaning of the major prayers and explains the composition of the prayer book.

Details
Language:        English

Size
Weight:        0.8 Pounds
Height:         8 Inches
Width:          5.5 Inches
Thickness:    1 Inches



Publisher Notes
"Learning about prayer is a way of entering the world of Jewish tradition", Rabbi Hammer writes, and the Siddur - the Jewish prayerbook - is the best possible introduction into that world. In it, one is brought face-to-face with Judaism's central struggle for an understanding of God, human life, and the world. Mastery of the Siddur enables one to worship as a Jew and to grasp the essence of Judaism. Now, in this engaging and highly informative book, Rabbi Hammer provides an introduction to the liturgy of the Siddur. More than a "how-to" guide, Entering Jewish Prayer deals with the basic issues in prayer for the modern worshipper; the historical compilation of the Siddur; the orchestration of the daily, Sabbath, and festival prayers; the themes of special prayers, such as the Blessing After Meals and the Kaddish; and the essential experience of making prayer a vital part of one's life. For anyone who has ever felt lost or confused at a Jewish service, or anyone interested in an introduction to this facet of Jewish literacy, Entering Jewish Prayer provides a key to meaningful participation and spiritual growth.



Industry Reviews
"A thoughtful, helpful book that will open the hearts and minds of many Jews to finding new meaning in traditional prayer."
"Anyone who wants to make use of the traditional prayer book especially meaningful would do well to acquire this magnificent commentary."


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Entering Jewish Prayer: A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service and it was written by Reuven Hammer. This edition of Entering Jewish Prayer: A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is January 1995 and it has a suggested retail price of $15. There are pages in the book and it was published by Schocken Books. The 10 digit ISBN is 0805210229 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780805210224. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.