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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
The author describes a lot of Jewish traditions and ways Jews have followed God's commandments throughout the ages. While some are just man-made traditions, it's interesting to know the "why" behind them even though Christians aren't supposed to follow them. Throughout the book, I came across good reminders of slowing down and really rest on the Sabbath day.
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I always enjoy learning more about Judaism. Loved hearing about burial rituals. Wow. I like how Winner talks about Judaism, but her Christian insights are a little plain vanilla. Nora Gallagher is more powerful, for me, although I did enjoy Still, Winner's latest book.
This book is expensive and hard to find in print, so I was thrilled to find it cheaply available for Kindle! It's a series of essays on the Jewish practices that Winner feels are most valuable for Christians. Her writing is so interesting and engaging, I'll pretty much read anything she has to say, and this didn't disappoint. I want to incorporate some of her observations into my life. I love feeling in touch with my quarter-Jewish roots!
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A lovely little book filled with lovely little spiritual nuggets. Nothing earth-shattering, but perhaps that is the point.
Lots of good conversation has opened up between me and my husband from this book. However we both felt that Winner wrote this as a way of comforting herself with the idea that she has converted to Christianity, but not in an attractive way. She speaks about Judaism with such love and knowledge that it almost feels as if she longs to stay a part of the community and remain practicing the parts of Judaism that she does connect with. It's a lot of "I love this about Judiasm. Christianity doesn't have this." And the occasional flip of that sentiment. And yet the end of the book she's declaring that she's a proud Christian.
I did love this book as an introduction to Judaism as it walks through many of the staples of the faith and practice.
We're going to meet with my brother-in-law and mother-in-law in a couple hours to discuss. Will report back.
I did love this book as an introduction to Judaism as it walks through many of the staples of the faith and practice.
We're going to meet with my brother-in-law and mother-in-law in a couple hours to discuss. Will report back.
Easy introduction into some of the spiritual disciplines practiced in the Old Testament and by modern Jews.
I heard Winner speak a few months ago at a conference, and I think I had too high of expectations of Mudhouse Sabbath after hearing her talk. I enjoyed the book. It was an easy read, but I think I was expecting a little something more.
I heard Winner speak a few months ago at a conference, and I think I had too high of expectations of Mudhouse Sabbath after hearing her talk. I enjoyed the book. It was an easy read, but I think I was expecting a little something more.