The Gentle Weapon: Prayers for Everyday and Not-so-Everyday Moments: Timeless Wisdom from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov [Paperback]

Breslov Research Anstitute (Adapter), Rebbe Nachman (Author), Moshe Mykoff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1999

A "little treasure" of prayers that will open your heart and soul and give voice to your deepest yearnings. Using the startling wisdom of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, written two hundred years ago, The Gentle Weapon will help you talk with God and enable you to hear your own voice as well.

The "gentle weapon" of prayer can ease the soul and strengthen the heart, while bringing us closer to God and to a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Two hundred years after he lived, the warm insights and generous wisdom of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810) continue to be a source of comfort for those in search of an uplifting perspective on life. This spiritual gem makes a loving gift to friends, family, or to ourselves when words of comfort are what's needed the most.

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This book has been translated into Czech, Hebrew and Portugese.

About the Author

The Breslov Research Institute was established in Jerusalem in 1979. Moshe Mykoff, S.C. Mizrahi and its other scholars engage in research into the texts, oral traditions and music inspired by the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing; Deluxe edition (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580230229
• ISBN-13: 978-1580230223
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #590,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful in content and packaging, March 16, 2000

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This review is from: The Gentle Weapon: Prayers for Everyday and Not-so-Everyday Moments: Timeless Wisdom from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (Paperback)

How compact these prayers are but how powerful! How direct, unflowery yet stirring! Proudly from the Jewish heritage but highly accessable to a diverse audience. Each prayer is categorized for a different need or purpose or issue to deal with, such as;"Learning to Wait","In God's Will", or "Anger" The brief but effective introduction really sets the tone for this collection. As Rebbe Nachman is quoted in the introduction, "Life makes warriors of us all. To emerge victors, we must arm ourselves with the most potent of weapons. That weapon is prayer." Gentle yes, but powerful beyond belief.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Prayer Book for All, June 29, 2001

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This review is from: The Gentle Weapon: Prayers for Everyday and Not-so-Everyday Moments: Timeless Wisdom from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (Paperback)

Though I was raised in a Prostestant church, until quite recently, I had no belief in a God or a Higher Power. When I finally came to this belief, I came empty-handed, with nothing but the Lord's Prayer and the Serenity Prayer to pray. I searched for a non-denominational prayer book and finally found this wonderful little book. I use it daily, as a meditation book, and I use it as a source for particular prayers, as needed. This is truly an excellent gift to people like me, those just coming to faith and learning to pray.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful prayers for all faiths, December 29, 2000

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This review is from: The Gentle Weapon: Prayers for Everyday and Not-so-Everyday Moments: Timeless Wisdom from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (Paperback)

Although this book is based upon prayers of a great Rabbi from 200 years ago, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, the sentiments expressed are univeral and are highly appropriate for all religions. When you are reflective and feel the need for a personal prayer, this book may well have one that fits your needs at that moment. I have been going through a very emotional period in my life as I prepare for possible major surgery as an organ donor. I found a perfect prayer for my mood, one that expresss my hopes that my children will be guided by my demonstrated values and behavior. There are many other wonderfully reflective prayers and I recommend this book for people of all faiths who are seeking a closer connection with God.