The Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day
The Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day by Francine Klagsbrun, published by Harmony on September 17, 2002, is a thoughtful exploration of the Sabbath’s significance within Jewish life. This 288-page book delves into the origins and purpose of the Sabbath, drawing from Jewish texts and traditions to illuminate its relevance in today’s fast-paced world. Klagsbrun’s extensive knowledge and personal insights provide a contemporary perspective that invites readers to deepen their understanding of this sacred day.
In this edition, readers will find a rich examination of the Sabbath, addressing its rituals, symbols, and the profound lessons it offers. Klagsbrun raises essential questions about the nature of Sabbath rest and its implications for our relationship with work, nature, and spirituality. The book also considers women’s roles in the context of the Sabbath, presenting a multifaceted view that incorporates historical and cultural insights. With a blend of warmth and scholarship, The Fourth Commandment serves as a resource for anyone seeking to engage with the traditions and meanings of the Sabbath, regardless of their level of religious knowledge.
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The Fourth Commandment, a contemporary look at a cornerstone of Jewish life, explores the Sabbath’s origins and purpose, its basis in Jewish texts and traditions, and its meaning for the hurried lives we live today. Even people who have long observed the Sabbath will discover facets they know little about. Beautiful and evocative, the book takes readers on a journey into understanding this sacred day in its many manifestations.
Acclaimed writer and lecturer Francine Klagsbrun draws on her extensive knowledge of Judaism and personal experience in applying the profound lessons of the Sabbath to life today. Using the Bible, Talmud, Kabbalah, commentaries, and legends, she probes such questions as “What does Sabbath rest entail?” “How do we let go of our work mentally and strive for holiness?” and “What does the Sabbath teach us about our relationship to nature and the environment?” She also examines the Sabbath from a female perspective, raising challenging questions about women’s roles in relation to it. With warmth and erudition, she explains the “dos” and “don’ts” surrounding the Sabbath, the symbols of the Sabbath table, and the highlights of the day.
The Fourth Commandment is rich in history and commentary—investigating the symbolic importance of candlelighting (early mystics saw the two lighted candles as masculine and feminine aspects of God), the significance of Friday-night marital sex, the affirmation of freedom and celebration of creation that run through the day, and much more. This is a book for the contemporary seeker, at all levels of religious knowledge.
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