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Passing life's tests : spiritual reflections on the trial of Abraham, the binding of Isaac / Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson.

by Artson, Bradley Shavit.

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Woodstock, Vt. : Jewish Lights Pub., 2013.

Isaac (Biblical patriarch) -- Sacrifice.

Abraham (Biblical patriarch)

Bible. Genesis, XXII, 1-19 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Jewish way of life.

9781580236317 (pbk.) :

1580236316 (pbk.)

xx, 150 p. ; 23 cm.

Quality paperback ed.

Preface: why read this book? -- Introduction: seeing ourselves in the biblical mirror -- The trial of Abraham, the binding of Isaac: text and commentary -- Life's tests -- Mortality: adversity: what you learn when you're under the knife -- Paradox: the enduring covenant -- Priorities: time's tyranny: balancing spontaneity and foresight -- Solidarity: of love and loyalties -- Faith, fear, and faithfulness: can faith save? -- People above principles: and God tested Sarah -- Walking the walk: tested by our deeds -- Integrity: hearing the voice of God -- Resilience: we can learn from our trials -- Responsibility: what we sacrifice for our parents -- Joy: is it okay to love life? -- Mindfulness:-of children and the spiritual life -- Suffering: a new Jewish response -- Conclusion: belief-know before whom you stand.

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