The Eternal Gifts of Judaism

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The Eternal Gifts of Judaism is David Heller's contribution to capturing thespirit of this great religion and its most important values. With the Bible's wisdom literature as a prominent resource, Dr. Heller addresses a vast array of religioussubjects, including: Judaism's most essential offerings, the distinctiveness and impactof Judaism, aspects of faith that it espouses, its guidance on living a righteous andfulfilling life, ways of thinking about God and human relationships, and Judaic notions ofa life beyond. Here are a few selections from the many thought-provoking perspectives onJudaism: "A signature gift of Judaism: the radical idea that the presence of God can and does exist within a human being." "Nobility is not derived from a crown on one's head but by the spirit in one's heart." "In Judaism, the deepest form of suffering is to place one's self at a distance from God." "God provides us with the gifts of authenticity and generosity but it's incumbent upon us to embrace those gifts.