Prayer-Book and Self Revelation to God in Judaism

"Prayer may not save us, but it makes us worthy of being saved. " For the Jews, the Bible is the record of God's revelation to Israel, while the Siddur—the prayer-book—is a record of Israel's self-revelation to God. The Siddur is not only a hand-book for Jewish prayer, it is also...

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Main Author: Mailer, Rabbi Allen S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Dharmaram College 1984
In: Journal of Dharma
Year: 1984, Volume: 9, Issue: 3, Pages: 216-229
Further subjects:B Judaism
B Self Revelation
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Summary:"Prayer may not save us, but it makes us worthy of being saved. " For the Jews, the Bible is the record of God's revelation to Israel, while the Siddur—the prayer-book—is a record of Israel's self-revelation to God. The Siddur is not only a hand-book for Jewish prayer, it is also a faithful record of Jewish ideals, hopes, and anxieties during the many centuries of its growth. The Siddur may be regarded as both the Jewish book of common prayer, as well as the spiritual history of the Jewish people.
ISSN:0253-7222
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma