Judaism for the World: Reflections on God, Life, and Love

by Arthur Green

An internationally recognized scholar and theologian shares a Jewish mysticism for our times Judaism, one of the world’s great spiritual traditions, is not addressed to Jews alone. In this masterful book, Arthur Green calls out to seekers of all sorts, offering a universal response to the eternal human questions of who we are, why we exist, where we are going, and how to live.   Drawing on over half a century as a Jewish seeker and teacher, he shows us a Judaism that cultivates the life of the spirit, that inspires an inward journey leading precisely toward self-transcendence, to an awareness of the universal Self in whose presence we exist. As a neo-hasidic seeker, he is both devotional and boldly questioning in his understanding of God and tradition. Engaging with the mystical sources, he translates the insights of the Hasidic masters into a new religious language accessible to all those eager to build an inner life and a human society that treasures the divine spark in each person and throughout Creation.

Genres: Judaism, Religion, Spirituality, Theology

481 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 22, 2020

Reviews

[Megan Rasmussen]

This was so compellingly written! Green does an excellent job of explaining cosmic concepts very clearly, in easily understood English, and yet it feels no less profound.
He does get pretty deep into some very Jewish concepts, which made me think at first 'is this REALLY meant for anyone to read?' but the author's a rabbi so it makes perfect sense for him to have a strongly Jewish perspective in a book about, well, Judaism.
Overall a 9/10 read, but would not recommend to anyone who's not open-minded about religion.

[Tony]

This was a fascinating and exciting read. It is a collection of essays or chapters under three main headings:
Soul: Thoughts on the Inward Journey
Year: On the Jewish Calendar
World: Living in God's Creation

In which Arthur Green reflects on his life, his faith, his theology. He describes himself as a radical, increasingly orthodox in practice but not in belief, neo-Hasidic Jew. His learning is immense, and he sets out his ideas on the special role that Judaism has, and the contribution it can make, to the life and future of the world.

[White Sabbath]

Exceptional book that is on my to read again list!

[Noah]

Judaism valid af?!!?!