{"product_id":"torah-wrestling-embracing-the-marginalized-in-jewish-sacred-scripture-and-discovering-moral-wisdom-for-today-hardcover","title":"Torah Wrestling: Embracing the Marginalized in Jewish Sacred Scripture and Discovering Moral Wisdom for Today - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRabbi Roy Furman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeffrey Munroe\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eSaeed Khan\u003c\/b\u003e (Afterword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Torah Wrestling, Rabbi Roy Furman invites readers into an engaging and transformative exploration of the most challenging and inspiring stories in the Bible's first five books. With intellectual rigor, deep ethical sensitivity, and a storyteller's grace, Rabbi Furman breathes new life into stories both familiar and unfamiliar. This book is an ideal book for Jews, Christians and Muslims who wrestle with the moral dilemmas of our time while drawing wisdom from the Torah's timeless teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a \"Foreword from a Christian Perspective,\" Reformed Journal Editor Jeffrey Munroe writes: \"I wished I had been a member of one of Rabbi Furman's congregations. He explores the Bible, in particular difficult passages of the Bible, with life-giving, refreshing freedom.\" Then, in an Afterword from a Muslim Perspective, Wayne State University scholar Saeed Khan reminds readers that these timeless texts are \"some of the greatest stories in the human experience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRabbi Furman's interpretations often challenge traditional understandings while remaining deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and a profound love for Torah, and his Jewish colleagues agree. Torah Wrestling can bring people together across religious and cultural lines to talk about how these Bible stories can be \"a mirror for our world today,\" writes Rabbi Allan Kensky in his Preface to the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you \"are coming to Torah for the first time, Rabbi Furman's innovative insights will intrigue and empower you,\" writes Rabbi Laura Geller. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's because Rabbi Furman confronts the complexities of sacred scripture with honesty and courage, grappling with issues of patriarchy, intolerance, divine justice, and human suffering. He encourages readers to embrace the struggle, offering fresh insights that empower readers to find relevance and inspiration in ancient texts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for individual reflection or group study. Rabbi Furman offers readers a free, downloadable discussion guide to help spark spirited conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorah Wrestling bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary challenges, inviting all readers to discover the vibrant, transformative power of Torah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 22, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710042902624,"sku":"9781641802093","price":62.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/kyoYqpFvbo9781641802093.webp?v=1776023693","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/torah-wrestling-embracing-the-marginalized-in-jewish-sacred-scripture-and-discovering-moral-wisdom-for-today-hardcover","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}