Random House New Releases - Religion - Judaism - Theology

On Heaven and Earth by Arthur Morey

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka
Read by Mark Bramhall and Arthur Morey

Unabridged Compact Disc | Random House Audio | Religion - Catholicism; Religion - Theology; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $30.00 | 978-0-8041-6410-8 (0-8041-6410-X)

New York Times Bestseller!

From the man who became Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio shares his thoughts on religion, reason, and the challenges the world faces in the 21st century with Abraham Skorka, a rabbi and biophysicist.

For years Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Argentina, and Rabbi Abraham Skorka were tenacious promoters of interreligious dialogues on faith and reason. They both sought to build bridges among Catholicism, Judaism, and the world at large. On Heaven and Earth, originally published in Argentina in 2010, brings together a series of these conversations where both men talked about various theological and worldly issues, including God, fundamentalism, atheism, abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, and globalization. From these personal and accessible talks comes a first-hand view of the man who would become pope to 1.2 billion Catholics around the world in March 2013.

From the Hardcover edition.

On Heaven and Earth by Abraham Skorka

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka

Trade Paperback, 336 pages | Random House Large Print | Religion - Catholicism; Religion - Theology; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $22.00 | 978-0-8041-2116-3 (0-8041-2116-8)

On Heaven and Earth by Arthur Morey

2013-04-23T00:30:00-05:00

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka
Read by Mark Bramhall and Arthur Morey

Unabridged Audiobook Download | Random House Audio | Religion - Catholicism; Religion - Theology; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $15.00 | 978-0-8041-6411-5 (0-8041-6411-8)

On Heaven and Earth by Abraham Skorka

2013-04-19T00:30:00-05:00

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka

Hardcover, 256 pages | Image | Religion - Catholicism; Religion - Theology; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $22.00 | 978-0-7704-3506-6 (0-7704-3506-8)

On Heaven and Earth by Abraham Skorka

2013-04-19T00:30:00-05:00

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka

eBook, 256 pages | Image | Religion - Catholicism; Religion - Theology; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $10.99 | 978-0-7704-3507-3 (0-7704-3507-6)

From the man who became Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio shares his thoughts on religion, reason, and the challenges the world faces in the 21st century with Abraham Skorka, a rabbi and biophysicist.

For years Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Argentina, and Rabbi Abraham Skorka were tenacious promoters of interreligious dialogues on faith and reason. They both sought to build bridges among Catholicism, Judaism, and the world at large. On Heaven and Earth, originally published in Argentina in 2010, brings together a series of these conversations where both men talked about various theological and worldly issues, including God, fundamentalism, atheism, abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, and globalization. From these personal and accessible talks comes a first-hand view of the man who would become pope to 1.2 billion Catholics around the world in March 2013.

Open Heart by Marion Wiesel

2012-12-04T00:30:00-05:00

Open Heart
Written by Elie Wiesel
Translated by Marion Wiesel

Hardcover, 96 pages | Knopf | Biography & Autobiography - Personal Memoirs; Health & Fitness - Diseases - Heart; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $20.00 | 978-0-307-96184-6 (0-307-96184-2)

Translated by Marion Wiesel

A profoundly and unexpectedly intimate, deeply affecting summing up of his life so far, from one of the most cherished moral voices of our time.

Eighty-two years old, facing emergency heart surgery and his own mortality, Elie Wiesel reflects back on his life. Emotions, images, faces and questions flash through his mind. His family before and during the unspeakable Event. The gifts of marriage and children and grandchildren that followed. In his writing, in his teaching, in his public life, has he done enough for memory and the survivors? His ongoing questioning of God—where has it led? Is there hope for mankind? The world’s tireless ambassador of tolerance and justice has given us this luminous account of hope and despair, an exploration of the love, regrets and abiding faith of a remarkable man.

Open Heart by Marion Wiesel

2012-12-04T00:30:00-05:00

Open Heart
Written by Elie Wiesel
Translated by Marion Wiesel

eBook, 96 pages | Knopf | Biography & Autobiography - Personal Memoirs; Health & Fitness - Diseases - Heart; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $9.99 | 978-0-307-96185-3 (0-307-96185-0)

Open Heart by Mark Bramhall

2012-12-04T00:30:00-05:00

Open Heart
Written by Elie Wiesel
Read by Mark Bramhall
Translated by Marion Wiesel

Unabridged Compact Disc | Random House Audio | Biography & Autobiography - Personal Memoirs; Health & Fitness - Diseases - Heart; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $20.00 | 978-0-385-39352-2 (0-385-39352-0)

Open Heart by Mark Bramhall

2012-12-04T00:30:00-05:00

Open Heart
Written by Elie Wiesel
Read by Mark Bramhall
Translated by Marion Wiesel

Unabridged Audiobook Download | Random House Audio | Biography & Autobiography - Personal Memoirs; Health & Fitness - Diseases - Heart; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $10.00 | 978-0-385-39353-9 (0-385-39353-9)

Gonzo Judaism by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

2010-03-09T00:30:00-05:00

Gonzo Judaism A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient Faith
Written by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

Trade Paperback, 192 pages | Trumpeter | Religion - Judaism - Beliefs, Practices, Rituals; Religion - Judaism - Theology; Religion - Judaism | $16.95 | 978-1-59030-768-7 (1-59030-768-2)

Here is a book that is both clarion call for a new Jewish agenda and a blueprint for an adventurous but genuine path toward spiritual growth and religious wisdom. Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein, founder and Rabbi Emeritus of The New Shul in New York City, says that most conventional Jewish institutions are out-of-touch and have relied too much on nostalgia, guilt, and fear—none of which resonate with modern Jews. He challenges Jews to adopt the “gonzo” spirit—the rebellious, risk-taking attitude associated with the gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson—and to take creative, innovative steps to reshape and revitalize contemporary Judaism.

Goldstein urges readers to take a fresh look at Judaism, to become educated about its history and tradition, to discover what is authentic, yet what also feels spiritually relevant and meaningful, and to create a Jewish culture and community rooted in affirmation, joy, and celebration. He provides a wealth of information on numerous organizations, institutions, synagogues, grassroots groups, and networks that can help get you started on the gonzo path.

The God-Powered Life by Rabbi David Aaron

2010-02-09T00:30:00-05:00

The God-Powered Life Awakening to Your Divine Purpose
Written by Rabbi David Aaron

Trade Paperback, 192 pages | Trumpeter | Religion - Judaism - Beliefs, Practices, Rituals; Religion - Judaism - Theology; Religion - Judaism | $15.95 | 978-1-59030-652-9 (1-59030-652-X)

You are an individual expression of God; that’s the teaching of the ancient Jewish mystical tradition. Here Rabbi David Aaron shows that when we truly connect to our inner self, that fact becomes wonderfully obvious. Each of us has a divine mission in life, he says, and when we understand this, we are empowered to take control of our life; to use our creative powers more fully; and to give more to others, our community, and the world.

In The God-Powered Life, Rabbi Aaron uses Jewish mystical teachings, including the ten Sephirot, or attributes of God, to help us get in touch with our inner selves and find a deeper sense of our own self-worth. In his characteristic warm, witty, and accessible style, Rabbi Aaron helps us find a connection to the divine within ourselves and then shows us how to manifest that divine presence in our dealings with others and during tumultuous times.

Everything Is God by Jay Michaelson

2009-10-13T00:30:00-05:00

Everything Is God The Radical Path of Nondual Judaism
Written by Jay Michaelson

Trade Paperback, 304 pages | Trumpeter | Religion - Judaism - Kabbalah & Mysticism; Religion - Judaism - Beliefs, Practices, Rituals; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $18.95 | 978-1-59030-671-0 (1-59030-671-6)

This exploration of the radical, yet ancient, idea that everything and everyone is God will transform how you understand your life and the nature of religion itself. While God is conventionally viewed as an entity separate from us, there are some Jews—Kabbalists, Hasidim, and their modern-day heirs—who assert that God is not separate from us at all. In this nondual view, everyone and everything manifests God. For centuries a closely guarded secret of Kabbalah, nondual Judaism is a radical reorientation of religious life that is increasingly influencing mainstream Judaism today.

Writer and scholar Jay Michaelson presents a wide-ranging and compelling explanation of nondual Judaism: what it is, its traditional and contemporary sources, its historical roots and philosophical significance, how it compares to nondual Buddhism and Hinduism, and how it is lived in practice. He explains what this mystical nondual view means in our daily ego-centered lives, for our communities, and for the future of Judaism.

The Challenge of the Soul by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

2009-08-18T00:30:00-05:00

The Challenge of the Soul A Guide for the Spiritual Warrior
Written by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

Trade Paperback, 192 pages | Trumpeter | Religion - Judaism - Beliefs, Practices, Rituals; Religion - Judaism - Theology; Religion - Judaism | $16.95 | 978-1-59030-660-4 (1-59030-660-0)

In times of upheaval, many of us seek guidance from a spiritual mentor, someone who has confronted challenges and become a stronger person as a result. Here Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein draws from his own hard-won insights and personal experiences as a congregational rabbi, martial artist, FBI chaplain, and limit-pusher and interweaves them with the teachings of sages, biblical figures, and thinkers of all stripes to help us get beyond our own perceived limitations and face life’s challenges with fearlessness and fortitude. Goldstein identifies eight essential qualities that he believes we must cultivate to live a life of self-empowerment and then uses a programmatic approach to explore these qualities and the ways we can develop them in ourselves.

Rabbi Goldstein is known for challenging himself physically, mentally, and spiritually. He counseled law enforcement officers at Ground Zero, has traveled to numerous remote and inhospitable places to learn and teach, and has sought out difficult experiences to rigorously test himself and the meaning of his faith.

Living a Joyous Life by Rabbi David Aaron

2008-12-02T00:30:00-05:00

Living a Joyous Life The True Spirit of Jewish Practice
Written by David Aaron

Trade Paperback, 176 pages | Trumpeter | Religion - Judaism - Beliefs, Practices, Rituals; Religion - Judaism - Theology; Religion - Judaism | $14.95 | 978-1-59030-611-6 (1-59030-611-2)

Secular and religious Jews alike will find wisdom and inspiration in this new book in which Rabbi David Aaron reveals the joy that living a Jewish life can bring. With his characteristic humor, enthusiasm, and insight, Rabbi Aaron looks at key, and often misunderstood, aspects of Jewish practice—our relationship with God, Torah study, prayer, living the commandments, celebrating the Sabbath, and keeping kosher—and shows us how they enable us to access and express the godliness within us.

Celebrating Shabbat, for example, reminds us that we are created in the image of God, empowered with free choice and intention; studying the Torah releases our chen, or inner beauty and grace; and observing kosher laws helps keep us in touch with our human sensitivity. Rabbi Aaron clarifies why many Jews today feel disconnected from their heritage. He invites readers who have lost touch with their Jewish roots to "unpack their spiritual baggage" and discover the true spirit of Judaism.

Rabbi Aaron is one of the most dynamic and accessible teachers of Kabbalah and Jewish wisdom today, and this book is a warm invitation to anyone struggling to find fresh meaning in Jewish practice.

Inviting God In by Rabbi David Aaron

2007-08-28T00:30:00-05:00

Inviting God In Celebrating the Soul-Meaning of the Jewish Holy Days
Written by Rabbi David Aaron

Trade Paperback, 208 pages | Trumpeter | Religion - Judaism - Beliefs, Practices, Rituals; Religion - Judaism - Theology; Religion - Judaism | $18.95 | 978-1-59030-458-7 (1-59030-458-6)

This warm, inspiring look at the Jewish holidays—by one of the most dynamic and accessible teachers of Jewish thought today—shows us how each holy day empowers us to recognize God's loving presence in our life every day.

There are many books that discuss how to celebrate the holidays; Inviting God In explains why we should celebrate. Using biblical references, anecdotes, and teaching tales, Rabbi David Aaron takes us through the Jewish calendar year and explains how each holiday—from the most joyous to the most somber—reveals God's ever-present love for us. Passover, for example, celebrates unconditional love; Shavuot reminds us of freedom and our power to take responsiblity; Rosh Hashanah is about the joy of accountability and Yom Kippur sanctifies compassion and forgiveness. Rabbi Aaron helps us to awaken our soulful connection to the dramatic events that occured on those days, and to experience the holidays as opportunities to revitalize our personal relationship with God.

Rabbi Aaron is an enthusiastic guide, and his fresh view of the holidays will enliven and enrich traditional celebration. Inviting God In will inspire both practicing Jews who want to reinvigorate their observance of the holidays and secular Jews searching for a meaningful way to reconnect with their Jewish roots.

Kabbalah of Creation by Eliahu Klein

2005-07-13T00:30:00-05:00

Kabbalah of Creation The Mysticism of Isaac Luria, Founder of Modern Kabbalah
Edited by Eliahu Klein
Translated by Eliahu Klein

Trade Paperback, 352 pages | North Atlantic Books | Religion - Judaism - Kabbalah & Mysticism; Body, Mind & Spirit - Mysticism; Religion - Judaism - Theology | $18.95 | 978-1-55643-542-3 (1-55643-542-8)

Kabbalah of Creation is a new translation of the early Kabbalah of Rabbi Isaac Luria, founder of the most influential Jewish mystical school of the last 400 years. Living in relative obscurity in Northern Galilee, Luria experienced a powerful epiphany that influenced his lyrical, influential text. Poetically and meditatively described, the range of subjects includes the revelation of the Godhead's light in the world and its relationship to every aspect of the human life cycle, including lovemaking, conception, gestation, birth, and maturation.

The Secret Life of God by Rabbi David Aaron

2005-07-12T00:30:00-05:00

The Secret Life of God Discovering the Divine within You
Written by Rabbi David Aaron

Trade Paperback, 208 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Judaism - Beliefs, Practices, Rituals; Religion - Judaism - Theology; Religion - Judaism | $18.95 | 978-1-59030-239-2 (1-59030-239-7)

How much does our perception of God really matter? Many of us aren't conscious of our image of a "higher power." For some of us, that unspoken image is a Judgmental Parent or an exacting Old Man in the Sky. For others, God is an Imaginary Friend who is there to fix problems after we create them.

David Aaron can help you discover a mature, new understanding of God and lead you to discover the wellspring of Divinity within you. By drawing on teachings of Kabbalah that were secret for millennia, he helps you to reclaim the power you've given away to negative images of God or passive images of yourself. These mystical secrets of Judaism can offer reassuring guidance, meaning, and purpose to the lives of people of all faiths.

In the journey to discovering God's secret life you will:

   • Awaken to your life's deepest purpose
   • Delight in a deeper connection to your true inner self, God, and others
   • Learn to experience God's infinite love for you
   • Rise to new heights, cope with challenges, and make courageous choices
   • Achieve true peace of mind and freedom from anxiety

Aaron shares these profound ancient teachings in simple, everyday language with a touch of wit and humor. Rich in personal stories and anecdotes, his examples from daily life help us tap the transformational power hidden within and illuminate the surprising paradoxes of spiritual growth. Awakened to finally experience a personal connection to God, we are at last able to receive God's love unconditionally and discover our ultimate identity, divine purpose, and true happiness.

The Journey Home by Lawrence A. Hoffman

2003-08-01T00:30:00-05:00

The Journey Home Discovering the Deep Spiritual Wisdom of the Jewish Tradition
Written by Lawrence A. Hoffman

Trade Paperback, 232 pages | Beacon Press | Religion - Judaism - Theology; Religion - Judaism - Beliefs, Practices, Rituals; Social Science - Jewish Studies | $16.00 | 978-0-8070-3621-1 (0-8070-3621-8)

Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman is widely recognized as a leader in bringing spiritual innovation into modern Jewish life and worship. Now, drawing on a lifetime of study, he explores the Jewish way of being in the world-the Jewish relationship to God and to questions of human purpose that lie just below the surface of biblical and rabbinic literature.

Messianic Judaism by Carol Harris-Shapiro

2000-11-07T00:30:00-05:00

Messianic Judaism A Rabbi's Journey Through Religious Change in America
Written by Carol Harris-Shapiro

eBook | Beacon Press | Religion - Messianic Judaism; Religion - Judaism - Theology; Religion - Blasphemy, Heresy & Apostasy | $26.00 | 978-0-8070-1042-6 (0-8070-1042-1)

There are some Jews who believe that the Messiah has already returned. Although these Jews are considered cult members or apostates by many, Carol Harris-Shapiro-herself a rabbi-engages one community of Messianic Jews to see what their presence says about American Jewish identity, religious affiliation, and the emergence of hybrid faiths in a secular society.

When first published, Messianic Judaism stirred controversy throughout the country. The first book to critically examine the role of Messianic Jews in American religious life, it traces the history of this faith that that accepts Jesus as the savior from its late nineteenth-century origin in evangelical Christian missions. Reconstructionist Rabbi Carol Harris-Shapiro bases this portrait on her conversations with members of a large Messianic Jewish community. Messianic Judaism adds significant new insights into the nature and varieties of religious experience in United States.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Messianic Judaism by Carol Harris-Shapiro

2000-08-04T00:30:00-05:00

Messianic Judaism A Rabbi's Journey Through Religious Change in America
Written by Carol Harris-Shapiro

Trade Paperback, 232 pages | Beacon Press | Religion - Messianic Judaism; Religion - Judaism - Theology; Religion - Blasphemy, Heresy & Apostasy | $20.00 | 978-0-8070-1041-9 (0-8070-1041-3)

Random House New Releases - Religion - Judaism - Theology

On Heaven and Earth by Arthur Morey

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First CenturyWritten by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka Read by Mark Bramhall and Arthur Morey

On Heaven and Earth by Abraham Skorka

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First CenturyWritten by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka

On Heaven and Earth by Arthur Morey

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First CenturyWritten by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka Read by Mark Bramhall and Arthur Morey

On Heaven and Earth by Abraham Skorka

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First CenturyWritten by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka

On Heaven and Earth by Abraham Skorka

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First CenturyWritten by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka

Open Heart by Marion Wiesel

Open Heart Written by Elie Wiesel Translated by Marion Wiesel

Open Heart by Marion Wiesel

Open Heart Written by Elie Wiesel Translated by Marion Wiesel

Open Heart by Mark Bramhall

Open Heart Written by Elie Wiesel Read by Mark Bramhall Translated by Marion Wiesel

Open Heart by Mark Bramhall

Open Heart Written by Elie Wiesel Read by Mark Bramhall Translated by Marion Wiesel

Gonzo Judaism by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

Gonzo Judaism A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient FaithWritten by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

The God-Powered Life by Rabbi David Aaron

The God-Powered Life Awakening to Your Divine PurposeWritten by Rabbi David Aaron

Everything Is God by Jay Michaelson

Everything Is God The Radical Path of Nondual JudaismWritten by Jay Michaelson

The Challenge of the Soul by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

The Challenge of the Soul A Guide for the Spiritual WarriorWritten by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

Living a Joyous Life by Rabbi David Aaron

Living a Joyous Life The True Spirit of Jewish PracticeWritten by David Aaron

Inviting God In by Rabbi David Aaron

Inviting God In Celebrating the Soul-Meaning of the Jewish Holy DaysWritten by Rabbi David Aaron

Kabbalah of Creation by Eliahu Klein

Kabbalah of Creation The Mysticism of Isaac Luria, Founder of Modern KabbalahEdited by Eliahu Klein Translated by Eliahu Klein

The Secret Life of God by Rabbi David Aaron

The Secret Life of God Discovering the Divine within YouWritten by Rabbi David Aaron

The Journey Home by Lawrence A. Hoffman

The Journey Home Discovering the Deep Spiritual Wisdom of the Jewish TraditionWritten by Lawrence A. Hoffman

Messianic Judaism by Carol Harris-Shapiro

Messianic Judaism A Rabbi's Journey Through Religious Change in AmericaWritten by Carol Harris-Shapiro

Messianic Judaism by Carol Harris-Shapiro

Messianic Judaism A Rabbi's Journey Through Religious Change in AmericaWritten by Carol Harris-Shapiro

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka
Read by Mark Bramhall and Arthur Morey

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka
Read by Mark Bramhall and Arthur Morey

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka

On Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century
Written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka

Open Heart
Written by Elie Wiesel
Translated by Marion Wiesel

Open Heart
Written by Elie Wiesel
Translated by Marion Wiesel

Open Heart
Written by Elie Wiesel
Read by Mark Bramhall
Translated by Marion Wiesel

Open Heart
Written by Elie Wiesel
Read by Mark Bramhall
Translated by Marion Wiesel

Gonzo Judaism A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient Faith
Written by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

The God-Powered Life Awakening to Your Divine Purpose
Written by Rabbi David Aaron

Everything Is God The Radical Path of Nondual Judaism
Written by Jay Michaelson

The Challenge of the Soul A Guide for the Spiritual Warrior
Written by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

Living a Joyous Life The True Spirit of Jewish Practice
Written by David Aaron

Inviting God In Celebrating the Soul-Meaning of the Jewish Holy Days
Written by Rabbi David Aaron

Kabbalah of Creation The Mysticism of Isaac Luria, Founder of Modern Kabbalah
Edited by Eliahu Klein
Translated by Eliahu Klein

The Secret Life of God Discovering the Divine within You
Written by Rabbi David Aaron

The Journey Home Discovering the Deep Spiritual Wisdom of the Jewish Tradition
Written by Lawrence A. Hoffman

Messianic Judaism A Rabbi's Journey Through Religious Change in America
Written by Carol Harris-Shapiro

Messianic Judaism A Rabbi's Journey Through Religious Change in America
Written by Carol Harris-Shapiro