Burton L Visotzky: 4 books
Sage Tales
Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2011
These ancient stories whisper truth to your soul.
Great stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature. Such are the tales of the rabbis of the Talmud, colorful, quirky yarns that tug at our heartstrings...
Aphrodite and the Rabbis
How the Jews Adapted Roman Culture to Create Judaism as We Know It
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2016
Hard to believe but true:
- The Passover Seder is a Greco-Roman symposium banquet
- The Talmud rabbis presented themselves as Stoic philosophers
- Synagogue buildings were Roman basilicas
- Hellenistic rhetoric professors educated sons of well-to-do Jews
- Zeus-Helios is depicted in synagogue...
The Genesis of Ethics
How the Tormented Family of Genesis Leads Us to Moral Development
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2010
One of America's most respected theologians guides readers through a close reading of the narratives of the Book of Genesis, exposing their brutal power and revealing how their moral dilemmas apply to ethical issues we face in our lives today.
Sage Tales Teacher's Guide
The Complete Teacher's Companion to Sage Tales: Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2017
Insights, Ideas and Thoughtful Questions for Discussing with Students the Wisdom Tales of the Ancient Rabbis
A helpful guide to creative use of Sage Tales: The Wisdom and Wonder of the Rabbis of the Talmud in the classroom. Includes:
An overview of how to use Sage Tales in a variety of...