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Friday, July 24, 2009

Mudhouse Sabbath


This new resource, Mudhouse Sabbath written by Lauren F. Winner came highly recommended to be by my friend Susan.
Lauren converted from Orthodox Judaism to Christianity and finds that her life is still shaped by the spiritual essences of Judaism - rich with religious practices and traditions that she cannot leave behind. In Mudhouse Sabbath, Lauren takes a look at eleven spiritual practices that can transform the way we view the world, and God. These practices include: sabbath, fitting food, mourning, hospitality, prayer, body, fasting, aging, candle-lighting, weddings, and doorposts. She does a beautiful job of comparing the religious practices of Judaism and Christianity, with a wonderful insight and honesty.
This resource is a quick and rich read. I recommend you view it for your personal use in addition to being a wonderful read for a group looking at all aspects of evangelism in the life of their congregations. You can find this resource at Cokesbury bookstore as well.
Happy Reading - shalom bayit: peace in the home; harmony between family members!

1 comment:

  1. I LOVE this book and I absolutely adore Lauren's style. Check out Girl Meets God, her memoir. Great insights.

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