Celebrating Our Differences: Living Two Faiths in One Marriage [Paperback]

Mary Helene Rosenbaum (Author), Stanley Ned Rosenbaum (Author)

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An active Roman Catholic woman and a Jewish man who regularly leads Sabbath services and teaches religion have written an important book that explores four approaches to interfaith marriage: "Conversion, Compromise, Love conquers all, and Our way-keeping both faiths alive." While not denying that the first three ways may work for some marriages, they caution against conversion not based on belief, a lowest-common-denominator compromise, and a denial of real cultural differences, such as food preferences and dietary laws. The book is especially good at distinguishing cultural-social practices from faith and at counseling informed compassion. Essential for public and seminary libraries.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 237 pages
• Publisher: Ragged Edge Pr; Revised edition (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572491639
• ISBN-13: 978-1572491632
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,771,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Interfaith Marriage, March 22, 1999

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This review is from: Celebrating Our Differences: Living Two Faiths in One Marriage (Hardcover)

The Rosenbaums have written a book that will make you laugh, cry and understand that two people in love will build a stronger life supporting each other instead of compromising their beliefs. If you are considering an interfaith marriage or know someone who is, I highly recommend this book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important Book, September 11, 2004

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This review is from: Celebrating Our Differences: Living Two Faiths in One Marriage (Paperback)

This is one of the few realistic books out there on this topic. Essential reading for people considering an interfaith marriage. Especially helpful for couples who are both observant of their differing faiths, like the authors are.