A straightforward guide to the rituals and celebrations of the major religions and denominations in the United States and Canada from the perspective of an interested guest of any other faith, this easy-to-use book is based on information obtained from authorities of each religion.
This easy-to-read guidebook helps the well-meaning guest to feel comfortable in the Jewish religious culture, participate to the fullest extent possible, and avoid violating anyone's religious principles--while enriching their own spiritual understanding.
Edgy and controversial, this fascinating true crime narrative recounts the tale of the first rabbi ever accused of murder--and explores what the case says about the role of clergy in America today.
A fascinating true-crime narrative about the first rabbi ever accused of murder and what the case says about the role of clergy in America. On the evening of November 1, 1994, Rabbi Fred Neulander returned home to find his wife, Carol, facedown on the living room floor, blood everywhere. He called for help, but it was too late. Two trials and ...
This bold, pioneering book explores rites of passage in America by sifting through the accounts of influential thinkers who experienced them. Arthur J. Magida explains the underlying theologies, evolution, and actual practice of Jewish bar and bat mitzvahs, Christian confirmations, Hindu sacred thread ceremonies, Muslim shahadas and Zen jukai ...
This easy-to-use guidebook helps the well meaning guest of any other faith to feel at ease, participate to the fullest extent possible, and fit in without violating anyone's religious principles or hurting their feelings. The mainstream religions are covered in Volume 1, and Volume 2 explores Baha'i, Christian & Missionary Alliance, Mennonite, ...
Prophet of Rage penetrates the rhetoric that surrounds the enigmatic Louis Farrakhan to reveal his personal story, tracing his life from his birth as Eugene Walcott in the Bronx through his childhood in Bostons Roxbury neighborhood, his training as a classical violinist, and his career as a calypso singer. It then follows his remarkable ...
We live in a remarkably diverse society, and it is increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or co-worker whose faith is different from our own. Originally published by Jewish Lights Publishing, this easy-to-use guidebook helps the well-meaning guest feel comfortable, participate to ...
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