Author: Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN: 1580237916
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A prophet and a pretty woman, a rainmaker and a renegade—from them we learn about ourselves. Ancient stories that whisper truth to your soul—new in paperback! Great stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature. Such are the tales of the rabbis of the Talmud, colorful, quirky yarns that tug at our heartstrings and test our values, ethics, morality—and our imaginations. In this collection for people of all faiths and backgrounds, Rabbi Burton Visotzky draws on four decades of telling and teaching these legends in order to unlock their wisdom for the contemporary heart. He introduces you to the cast of characters, explains their motivations, and provides the historical background needed to penetrate the wise lessons often hidden within these unusual narratives. In learning how and why these oft-told tales were spun, you discover how they continue to hold value for our lives.
Sage Tales
Author: Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN: 1580237916
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A prophet and a pretty woman, a rainmaker and a renegade—from them we learn about ourselves. Ancient stories that whisper truth to your soul—new in paperback! Great stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature. Such are the tales of the rabbis of the Talmud, colorful, quirky yarns that tug at our heartstrings and test our values, ethics, morality—and our imaginations. In this collection for people of all faiths and backgrounds, Rabbi Burton Visotzky draws on four decades of telling and teaching these legends in order to unlock their wisdom for the contemporary heart. He introduces you to the cast of characters, explains their motivations, and provides the historical background needed to penetrate the wise lessons often hidden within these unusual narratives. In learning how and why these oft-told tales were spun, you discover how they continue to hold value for our lives.
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN: 1580237916
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A prophet and a pretty woman, a rainmaker and a renegade—from them we learn about ourselves. Ancient stories that whisper truth to your soul—new in paperback! Great stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature. Such are the tales of the rabbis of the Talmud, colorful, quirky yarns that tug at our heartstrings and test our values, ethics, morality—and our imaginations. In this collection for people of all faiths and backgrounds, Rabbi Burton Visotzky draws on four decades of telling and teaching these legends in order to unlock their wisdom for the contemporary heart. He introduces you to the cast of characters, explains their motivations, and provides the historical background needed to penetrate the wise lessons often hidden within these unusual narratives. In learning how and why these oft-told tales were spun, you discover how they continue to hold value for our lives.
Complete Fairy Tales
Author: Jacob Grimm
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135142459
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 791
Book Description
The tale of 'Cinderella' is told wherever stories are still read aloud and everyone is familiar with 'Rapunzel' and 'The Golden Goose', but who has heard all the wonderful stories collected by the Brothers Grimm? Well, here's your chance, for within these covers you will find every one of their 210 tales, in all their enchantment and rapture, terror and wisdom, tragedy and beauty.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135142459
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 791
Book Description
The tale of 'Cinderella' is told wherever stories are still read aloud and everyone is familiar with 'Rapunzel' and 'The Golden Goose', but who has heard all the wonderful stories collected by the Brothers Grimm? Well, here's your chance, for within these covers you will find every one of their 210 tales, in all their enchantment and rapture, terror and wisdom, tragedy and beauty.
Tales From the Arabian Nights
Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426326386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of princesses, kings, sailors, and genies come to life in a stunning retelling of the Arabian folk tales from One Thousand and One Nights and other collections, including those of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The magical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes these timeless tals and ignites children's imaginations.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426326386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of princesses, kings, sailors, and genies come to life in a stunning retelling of the Arabian folk tales from One Thousand and One Nights and other collections, including those of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The magical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes these timeless tals and ignites children's imaginations.
Angela Carter and the Fairy Tale
Author: Danielle Marie Roemer
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814329054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
A diverse collection of essays, artwork, interviews, and fiction on Angela Carter.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814329054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
A diverse collection of essays, artwork, interviews, and fiction on Angela Carter.
Hasidic Tales
Author:
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1594733406
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
The Tales of the Hasidic Masters Can Become a Companion for Your Own Spiritual Journey. "The wisdom of the Hasidim is earthy, realistic, rooted in the simplicity of the heart. It is alive with the awareness of the holiness of Creation and the boundlessness of God’s mercy, and is utterly honest about the necessity of living such awareness in loving service to all beings. It is a wisdom that fuses the highest mystical initiations with the most down-home celebration of life and a rugged commitment to social and political justice in all its forms. In other words, it is a wisdom that is never, as my old prep school headmaster would put it, "too divine to be of any earthly use." —from the Foreword by Andrew Harvey Martin Buber, author of Tales of Hasidim, was the first to bring the Hasidic tales to life for modern readers in the middle of the twentieth century. His groundbreaking work was the first time that most readers had ever encountered the lives and teachings of these profound and enigmatic spiritual masters from Eastern Europe. In Hasidic Tales: Annotated & Explained, Rabbi Rami Shapiro breathes new life into these classic stories of people who so marvelously combined the mystical and the ordinary. Each demonstrates the spiritual power of unabashed joy, offers lessons for leading a holy life, and reminds you that the Divine can be found in the everyday. Without an expert guide, the allegorical quality of Hasidic Tales can be perplexing. But Shapiro presents them as stories rather than parables, making them accessible and meaningful. Now you can experience the wisdom of Hasidism firsthand even if you have no previous knowledge of Jewish spirituality. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains theological concepts, introduces major characters, offers clarifying references unfamiliar to most readers, and reveals how you can use the Hasidic tales to further your own spiritual awakening.
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1594733406
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
The Tales of the Hasidic Masters Can Become a Companion for Your Own Spiritual Journey. "The wisdom of the Hasidim is earthy, realistic, rooted in the simplicity of the heart. It is alive with the awareness of the holiness of Creation and the boundlessness of God’s mercy, and is utterly honest about the necessity of living such awareness in loving service to all beings. It is a wisdom that fuses the highest mystical initiations with the most down-home celebration of life and a rugged commitment to social and political justice in all its forms. In other words, it is a wisdom that is never, as my old prep school headmaster would put it, "too divine to be of any earthly use." —from the Foreword by Andrew Harvey Martin Buber, author of Tales of Hasidim, was the first to bring the Hasidic tales to life for modern readers in the middle of the twentieth century. His groundbreaking work was the first time that most readers had ever encountered the lives and teachings of these profound and enigmatic spiritual masters from Eastern Europe. In Hasidic Tales: Annotated & Explained, Rabbi Rami Shapiro breathes new life into these classic stories of people who so marvelously combined the mystical and the ordinary. Each demonstrates the spiritual power of unabashed joy, offers lessons for leading a holy life, and reminds you that the Divine can be found in the everyday. Without an expert guide, the allegorical quality of Hasidic Tales can be perplexing. But Shapiro presents them as stories rather than parables, making them accessible and meaningful. Now you can experience the wisdom of Hasidism firsthand even if you have no previous knowledge of Jewish spirituality. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains theological concepts, introduces major characters, offers clarifying references unfamiliar to most readers, and reveals how you can use the Hasidic tales to further your own spiritual awakening.
Corky Tails Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush
Author: Joni Franks
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543427987
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
There was a deep, low grumbling, groaning noise coming from deep within the forest where no grumbling, groaning noise should be heard. Sagebrush, the tailless puppy, felt the vibration of the earth before she heard the noise as the sun began to rise over the Rocky Mountains and the cattle ranch she called home. Sagebrush journeys into the deepest recesses of the forest, discovering the tiny unknown creatures called Shuns, who are now homeless due to the giant tree-cutting machines that the humans have sent to clear the forest of the trees that the Shuns once made their homes in. Sagebrush befriends the Shuns and vows to save them in this tale you won’t soon forget. Through kindness and love, Sagebrush and the young ranch woman work together to offer the homeless Shuns a chance to live out their dreams.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543427987
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
There was a deep, low grumbling, groaning noise coming from deep within the forest where no grumbling, groaning noise should be heard. Sagebrush, the tailless puppy, felt the vibration of the earth before she heard the noise as the sun began to rise over the Rocky Mountains and the cattle ranch she called home. Sagebrush journeys into the deepest recesses of the forest, discovering the tiny unknown creatures called Shuns, who are now homeless due to the giant tree-cutting machines that the humans have sent to clear the forest of the trees that the Shuns once made their homes in. Sagebrush befriends the Shuns and vows to save them in this tale you won’t soon forget. Through kindness and love, Sagebrush and the young ranch woman work together to offer the homeless Shuns a chance to live out their dreams.
Tales of Wonder and Discovery | Five minute stories | 20 bedtime stories for kids
Author: Tashu Publication
Publisher: Tashu Publication
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
This book is a collection of stories that transports readers to a world brimming with magic, adventure, and heart. Across twenty captivating stories, explore realms where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, from the depths of enchanted forests to the farthest stars in the night sky. Follow brave heroes, curious dreamers, and unlikely friends as they discover the power of kindness, the strength in diversity, and the courage to face the unknown. Each tale weaves together themes of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds that connect us to the world around us. Perfect for young readers and anyone young at heart, "Tales of Wonder and Discovery" invites you to embark on a journey of discovery, to see the magic in the mundane, and to find the light in the darkness.
Publisher: Tashu Publication
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
This book is a collection of stories that transports readers to a world brimming with magic, adventure, and heart. Across twenty captivating stories, explore realms where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, from the depths of enchanted forests to the farthest stars in the night sky. Follow brave heroes, curious dreamers, and unlikely friends as they discover the power of kindness, the strength in diversity, and the courage to face the unknown. Each tale weaves together themes of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds that connect us to the world around us. Perfect for young readers and anyone young at heart, "Tales of Wonder and Discovery" invites you to embark on a journey of discovery, to see the magic in the mundane, and to find the light in the darkness.
كتاب الف ليلة وليلة
Author: Muhsin Mahdi
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9789004101067
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
This volume of Indexes and an extensive English introduction completes the publication of the critical edition of The Thousand and One Nights, of which the first two volumes, the Arabic text and commentary, were published in 1984. For the first time, the oldest manuscript of this famous Arabic text is now completely accessible to scholars and interested readers. This third and final volume, which completes painstaking work of more than three decades, magnificently adds to the important and pioneering work by Muhsin Mahdi which has been lauded by so many.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9789004101067
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
This volume of Indexes and an extensive English introduction completes the publication of the critical edition of The Thousand and One Nights, of which the first two volumes, the Arabic text and commentary, were published in 1984. For the first time, the oldest manuscript of this famous Arabic text is now completely accessible to scholars and interested readers. This third and final volume, which completes painstaking work of more than three decades, magnificently adds to the important and pioneering work by Muhsin Mahdi which has been lauded by so many.
The Human and the Divine in History
Author: Paul V. Niskanen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0567330370
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
The Human and the Divine in History investigates the possibility that the author of Daniel knew and drew upon the Histories of Herodotus. Daniel uses and develops Herodotean concepts such as the succession of world empires, dynastic dreams, and the focus on both human and divine cauration in explaining historical events. A comparative reading of these two texts illuminates Daniel's theology of history, showing it to be neither as exclusively eschatological nor as sectarian as is often supposed. Rather, it is specifically the end of exile-understood as foreign domination-that Daniel envisions for the entire Jewish people.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0567330370
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
The Human and the Divine in History investigates the possibility that the author of Daniel knew and drew upon the Histories of Herodotus. Daniel uses and develops Herodotean concepts such as the succession of world empires, dynastic dreams, and the focus on both human and divine cauration in explaining historical events. A comparative reading of these two texts illuminates Daniel's theology of history, showing it to be neither as exclusively eschatological nor as sectarian as is often supposed. Rather, it is specifically the end of exile-understood as foreign domination-that Daniel envisions for the entire Jewish people.
Telling Tales
Author: Jacob Neusner
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
"Foreword by Martin E. Marty"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
"Foreword by Martin E. Marty"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.