The Miracle of the Seventh Day: A Guide to the Spiritual Meaning, Significance, and Weekly Practice of the Jewish Sabbath

by Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz

Book Overview

In the Fourth Commandment, God instructs us to observe the Sabbath and to withdraw temporarily from the stress and pressures of our secular activities. This books helps us understand the Sabbath as God's gift and an opportunity for each of us to renew ourselves and experience personal transformation. Step-by-step this guide shows how to observe the Sabbath in our homes each week and includes commentary on every potential ritual, prayer, and song...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787965456
• ISBN13: 9780787965457
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.0"