| A Heart Afire: Stories and Teachings of the Early Hasidic Masters Contributor(s): Schachter-Shalomi, Zalman (Author), Miles-Yepez, Netanel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0827608845 ISBN-13: 9780827608849 Publisher: Jewish Publication Society OUR PRICE: $45.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2009 Annotation: The latest book from the founder of the Jewish Renewal movement. The interpretations in A Heart Afire are as rich and meaningful as the teachings and tales themselves in this intimate guided tour of Hasidism and Hasidic storytelling led by Reb Zalman, an old-world Hasidic elder who is also profoundly connected to modern culture. As a bridge between both worlds, Reb Zalman, and his student Netanel Miles-Yepez, introduce the reader to rare and unique translations of Hasidism with their own personal reflections on their meaning. This book gives the readers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Hasidic wisdom and narrative and in the teachings of a modern Hasidic master. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings |
| Dewey: 296.833 |
| LCCN: 2008028587 |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.55 lbs) 432 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The interpretations in A Heart Afire are as rich and meaningful as the teachings and tales themselves in this intimate guided tour of Hasidism and Hasidic storytelling led by Reb Zalman, an old-world Hasidic elder who is also profoundly connected to modern culture. As a bridge between both worlds, Reb Zalman, and his co-author and student Netanel Miles-Yepez, introduce the reader to rare and unique translations of Hasidism with their own personal reflections on their meaning. This book gives the readers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Hasidic wisdom and narrative and in the teachings of a modern Hasidic master. |