Teaching about God and Spirituality
Author | : Roberta Louis Goodman |
Publisher | : Behrman House, Inc |
Total Pages | : 544 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0867050535 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780867050530 |
Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A wide array of renowned scholars and practitioners share their ideas for teaching about God from a Jewish perspective in this comprehensive collection. This enlightening yet practical resource includes ready-to-use lessons for preschool through adult and family education as well as background material to enrich the teacher's own sense of God and spirituality. Chapters include: "Writing a Personal Theology," by Dr. Neil Gillman; "The Changing Perceptions of God in Judaism," by Rabbi Rifat Sonsino; "The Spiritual Condition of American Jews," by Dr. David Ariel; "The Image of God as Teacher," by Dr. Hanan Alexander; "Spiritual Mentoring," by Dr. Carol Ochs; "Tell Me a Story," by Rabbi Sandi Eisenberg Sasso.