Proverbs by Rabbi Rami Shapiro

Proverbs by Rabbi Rami Shapiro

More than commonplace truisms, the biblical Book of Proverbs is an anthology of teachings designed to help you live with a sense of self-responsibility. Its wisdom, compiled in the seventh century BCE and credited to King Solomon, transcends nationality and politics, addressing instead the individual seeking the true satisfaction and tranquillity that comes from living with an honest perception of reality. In this fresh translation of an ancient "how-to," Rami Shapiro unpacks the proverbs, demonstrating how these complex poetic forms are actually straightforward instructions to live simply, without rationalisations and excuses. He shows how unlike almost anything else in the Hebrew Bible, the truths claimed in the Book of Proverbs are testable and verifiable. They force us to examine our lives and how we are living them without the benefit of psychological sophistry and New Age babble: We are either doing good or doing bad; we are either disciplined or lazy; we are either students of wisdom or puppets of desire. Now you can experience the Book of Proverbs and understand Solomon's teachings with no previous knowledge of the Hebrew Bible. This SkyLight Illuminations edition presents insightful commentary that shares these timeless principles and encourages us to put them into practice in ways that are uniquely our own.

"Clear, engaging and instructive.. a valuable teaching." —Union of Liberal & Progressive Synagogues Newsletter

Rabbi Rami Shapiro, a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions, is an award-winning storyteller, poet and essayist.

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ISBN 13	9781594733109
ISBN 10	1594733104
Title	Proverbs
Author	Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Series	Skylight Illuminations
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Jewish Lights Publishing
Year published	2011-09-15
Number of pages	288
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