Dancing in the Footsteps of Eve: Retrieving the Healing Gift of the Sacred Feminine for the Human Family through Myth and Mysticism [Paperback]

Heather Mendel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 16, 2009

Dancing In The Footsteps of Eve is multi-layered odyssey of transition based on the mystical Four Worlds of kabbalah- Intuition, Intellect, Emotion and Action- animating the Mystic, the Student, the Dreamer and the Humanitarian within. Their interaction reveals an evolving image of Divinity, constantly present and continually changing, as ancient as Judaism and contemporary as the moment.

Editorial Reviews

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The real contribution of this book is to offer an intelligent, intimate, and relevant idea of God in a time of confusion and forgetting. (Thomas Moore, author Care of the Soul.) Heather Mendel's scholarship and knowledge of religious writings combine with her deeply felt reflections and enlightened consciousness to illuminate a remarkable personal journey by a woman steeped in Jewish tradition in search of the divine feminine. (Riane Eisler, author of The Chalice and The Blade.)

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Synthesizing the worlds of Judaism and feminism, we discover the egalitarian paradigm that simultaneously celebrates both our individual uniqueness, and our shared commonality with every human being. Recognizing the Sacred or Divine Feminine within and without, we stand on the brink of a societal shift in consciousness that can heal our world. . .

From Rabbi Rami Shapiro:The return of the divine Mother, Hochmah, Shechina, Sophia, heralds the transformation of the human spirit from competing religious tribes to shared explorations of divine consciousness. She comes to us and through us, and every once in a while there is that rare soul among us with the capacity to help awaken us to Her presence. Heather Mendel is one of these souls and Dancing in the Footsteps of Eve is one of these awakenings. This book is a delight. . .

From Rabbi Lawrence Kushner: Autobiography, history, theology, midrash, kabbalah and, of course, feminism all seamlessly woven together into a wise and wonderful literary adventure. From ancient tradition to New Age, Heather Mendel sets a banquet table for the 21st century spiritual seeker. This is a beautiful book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: John Hunt Publishing (November 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846942462
• ISBN-13: 978-1846942464
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,585,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Women and Judaism

More About the Author

Born in South Africa, Heather Mendel nows lives in California. Happily married, a mother and grandmother, she believes the second half of life can be the most rewarding. Author of 'Dancing In The Footsteps of Eve:retrieving the healing gift of the Sacred Feminine for the human family through myth and mysticism' and 'Towards Freedom: a feminist haggadah for men and women' Heather writes a regular column, Spirituality Matters, for the San Luis Obispo Women's Press. As a calligraphic artist, she uses the written word as an element of her art. She is a speaker and facilitator of women's spirituality gatherings and teaches classes in Contemporary Kabbalah.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-Changing Read, October 16, 2009

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A stunning book about feminine spirituality, Dancing in the Footsteps of Eve throws open the doors that have held women captive in hierarchical, patriarchal, religious traditions. Perhaps it's time to safely put away the shameful Eve once and for all. This is a highly researched and brilliantly written book which proposes that we all accept a healing gift to the world through inclusivity rather than exclusivity. Thank Goddess for Heather Mendel!

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiring Spiritual Journey, November 30, 2009

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Dancing in the Footsteps of Eve is a profound spiritual journey through mysticism, myth and intellect. Heather captivates the reader with her ability to weave a tapestry leading to discovering the power of the feminine aspect which has been diminished in the patriarchal world. For me, it brought back deep memories of ancient times where there was balance and harmony. I feel more inspired to explore and honor my own female nature and support the women and men in my life to do the same. Dancing in the Footsteps of Eve is truly a must-read book for all people seeking a deeper level of spiritual awareness.
~Vishara Veda, author of The Joining...From the Silence Beyond Time

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5.0 out of 5 stars I love it, November 18, 2009

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This book should be required reading for any Introduction to Judaism class. There's so much more too it than the title implies, though the rebbetzin does a great job expounding on her idea of the Sacred Feminine.