Foundations of Sephardic Spirituality

by Angel, Marc D.

• ISBN13: 9781580232432
• ISBN10: 1580232434
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-31
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Pub

Summary

In this groundbreaking work, Rabbi Marc Angel explores the teachings, values, attitudes, and cultural patterns that characterized Judeo-Spanish culture over the generations and how the Sephardim maintained a strong sense of pride and dignity, even when they lived in difficult political, economic, and social conditions. Along with presenting the historical framework and folklore of Jewish life in the Ottoman Empire, Rabbi Angel focuses on what we can learn from the Sephardic sages and from their folk wisdom that can help us live stronger, deeper spiritual lives.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
The Inner Life of the Sephardim	p. 1
Iberian Roots	p. 19
The Ottoman Milieu	p. 37
Religious Foundations	p. 47
Turning Points	p. 59
Midrashic/Kabbalistic Judaism	p. 75
The Religious/Social Structure of Life	p. 93
Ladino Folklore	p. 119
Confronting Modernity	p. 147
Lasting Lessons	p. 167
Notes	p. 177
Selected Bibliography	p. 191
Index	p. 197
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