Inside Story

Biblical Personalities

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Joseph Friedman, Biblical scholar and lawyer, gives a refreshingly different and exciting approach to the oldest story in the world, which has universal appeal. The Inside Story:Biblical Personalities contains themes of feminism, wholeness, wellness, and above all, how to connect with our Creator. The book analyzes nineteen popular Biblical stories. It explores Judaism’s feministic roots while stating that all life contains a duality of physical and spiritual existence.The reader will develop a better understanding of Judaism as well as a deeper appreciation of the role women play in organized religion.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2016-09-12
Mått151 x 228 x 21 mm
Vikt449 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor306
FörlagUniversity Press of America
ISBN9780761868293

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Judendom inom Filosofi och religion
Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Rabbi Joseph Friedman, Esq., is a writer, hosts a radio show, and is a dynamic public speaker. As a trial lawyer, he handled numerous prison reform cases and also has federal government experience as an appellate lawyer. As an educator, he was an adjunct instructor of law at American University School of Law. He holds an M.A.Ed. degree from Catholic University, a JD degree from Howard University, and a rabbinical ordination. He provides a creative cross-disciplined approach to his analysis of nineteen Biblical personalities, bringing a novel thesis about the femininity of Judaism and the Biblical narrative.

AcknowledgementsPrologueChapter 1: Jonah, the Super-NationalistChapter 2: Queen Esther, the Mystery of Her PersonalityChapter 3: the Common Faces of EvilChapter 4: Joseph, Mouth to Mouth ResuscitationChapter 5: Jacob, the Diaspora JewChapter 6: Moses, the UnnaturalChapter 7: Seven Holy Women-- Transforming the Word of G-d Into a World of GoodChapter 8: Right-sided King David, Left-sided King SaulChapter 9: Jeptha, Mighty Warrior, Fatal FlawChapter 10: the MessiahAbout the AuthorIllustrations