Entering Jewish Prayer A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service

Name: Entering Jewish Prayer A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service
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ISBN: 9780805210224

ISBN-10: 0805210229

ISBN-13: 9780805210224

Edition: N/A

Authors: Reuven Hammer

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This engaging and informative book provides an introduction to the liturgy of the Siddur--the Jewish prayerbook. More than a "how-to" guide, this resource deals with basic issues for the modern worshiper, the historial compilation of the Siddur, and much more.

Book details

List price: $16.95
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: 1/3/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

Reuven Hammer earned his rabbinical ordination and a doctorate in theology at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He lives and teaches in Jerusalem.



Preface



What Is Prayer?



Using the Liturgy



Prayer in Early Israel



The Origins of the Synagogue



The Creation of the Siddur



The Daily Order of Prayer



Preparation for Prayer



The Shema



The Amida



Concluding Prayers



Sabbath and Holidays



Garments of Prayer: Tallit and Tefillin



The Blessing After Meals



Rites of Mourning



Getting Started


Notes


Glossary


Bibliography


Index