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Mudhouse Sabbath

In her groundbreaking book, Girl Meets God, Lauren Winner described her path from Orthodox Judaism to Christianity. Now, with characteristic wit, intellectual sharpness, and passion for authenticity, Winner illuminates eleven spiritual lessons that Judaism taught her. By reflecting deeply on these religious practices and how they shape and inform her faith as a Christian, Winner provides a fascinating guide for all Christians seeking to enrich their spiritual lives through a deeper understanding of Judaism.

Subject
biographyself-helpsociology
Themes
christianreligionspiritualityjewishwomen
Setting
USA
Audience
adult
Length
short · 162 pages
Form
essays

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