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What's in It for Me? Finding Ourselves in Biblical Narratives
The world is rapidly dividing between those who take biblical narratives as the literal word of God -- claiming that they are historically and scientifically true --and those who dismiss those narratives as quaint or even foolish fairy tales. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME invites the reader to discover a middle ground that takes biblical narratives seriously without regard to their historical or scientific truth. The "truth" of these stories has nothing to do with, "Did this really happen?" Their truth emerges in the valuable lessons these stories can teach all of us. As we walk the rich middle ground of biblical narrative, we shall keep one question constantly in Where am I in the text? In other words what do these stories teach ME that can help me to be a more self aware, caring, and compassionate human being?
118 pages, Paperback
First published August 14, 2014
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February 2, 2020
Easy read, yet challenging.
You may find this book a valuable guide to your thinking about some very essential concepts. The few hours you spend with Rabbi Fuchs' ideas may have a profound influence on your thinking about fundamental aspects of your interactions with others and with your own thoughts.
You may find this book a valuable guide to your thinking about some very essential concepts. The few hours you spend with Rabbi Fuchs' ideas may have a profound influence on your thinking about fundamental aspects of your interactions with others and with your own thoughts.
February 10, 2015
A gem of a book written by one who I know to be a gem of a person. Especially liked the last chapter, "What if I don't believe in God?", likely to initiate good discussion among readers. This book is a gift!
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