Wow! eBook
Storytelling and Spirituality in Judaism Jason Aronson Inc., 1994 very good condition Edition
Author(s): Yitzhak Buxbaum (Author)
- Publisher: Jason Aronson, Inc.
- Publication Date: September 1, 1994
- Edition: Jason Aronson Inc., 1994 very good condition
- Language: English
- Print length: 276 pages
- ISBN-10: 1568211732
- ISBN-13: 9781568211732
Book Description
‘The purpose of this book is to elevate stories and storytelling in people’s esteem, so they will understand their holiness and appreciate them at their full worth. There are those who enjoy stories and storytelling but in the back of their minds think, ‘After all, they’re only stories.’ But in the same way that the Western Wall of the Temple is not just a wall, a mere pile of stones, neither are the stories of the Torah or of the tzaddikim ‘just stories.’ Holy stories are the light of the world. When we understand that, when both tellers and listeners know they are engaged in sacred activity, we will hold stories and storytelling more dear. The teller will tell with the tongue of faith, the listeners will hear with ears of faith, and the circle of holiness will be closed.’ -from the Introduction
Editorial Reviews
Review
This book is a great introduction to the Hasidic “theology” of storytelling. It’s a bit academic, but in the end a good read. It really opened my eyes to how Hasidim use storytelling and how it can be used as a spiritual teaching tool. It also has some of my all-time favorite Baal Shem Tov stories in it. I found this book when I took a class with Reb Yitzhak, and I learned a lot from both the book and the class. Even if you are not interested in Hasidic storytelling — read this book. (Rabbi Jill Hammer)
About the Author
Yitzhak Buxbaum is a maggid, a traditional Jewish Storyteller. He is the author of nine books, including Jewish Spiritual Practice, Jewish Tales of Mystic Joy, Jewish Tales of Holy Women and Storytelling and Spirituality in Judaism.