Living Inspired [Hardcover]

Akiva Tatz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1993 | ISBN-10: 1568710267 | ISBN-13: 978-1568710266

Shows how an understanding of some of the deeper ideas and patterns of Torah thought can illuminate our everyday experiences.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Targum (1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568710267
• ISBN-13: 978-1568710266
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #635,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring ideas based on traditional Jewish texts., February 17, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Living Inspired (Hardcover)

This masterpiece by Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz is sure to become a favorite. The ideas on life, living, happiness, inspiration, etc. contained in this book will have you re-reading it for the second, third, and fourth time. The deep philosophical ideas presented in the work are a culmination of thousands of years of information from Jewish knowledge treasure chests, such as the Bible, Talmud, Zohar, early sages such as Maimonides, later wisdom by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin to recent sages like Rabbi E. Dessler. Also see Anatomy of a Search, Worldmask, and Reb Simcha Speaks by the same author

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Torah way of seeing the world, June 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Living Inspired (Hardcover)

In this book the author,based on the classical Torah sources,defines and analyzes how the pattern of the mystical,higher world is expressed in our lives.He uncovers the superficial way of looking at some of the key concepts in life,and shows the deep meaning in them.His explanations about what is the higher pattern in life,doubt and certainty,time,the root of evil and other topics are deep,clear,and well-connected. I find this book to be an aid in being connected to the spiritual,and reread it often - to recall its points and to renew my inspiration.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging, but not pushy..., June 16, 2003

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Dan (My room, Seattle, WA, USA, Western Hemisphere, Earth, Solar System, Milky Way, Galaxy, Universe, 3rd Dimension, God) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Living Inspired (Hardcover)

My ultra religious sister gave me this book to read. It's easy to read and very thought provoking. During/after reading Tatz's book, I find myself becoming more and more interested in practicing Judaism.

I was always afraid of Orthodox Judaism because i didn't want to "just trust some old rabbis." But Tatz gave me the spiritual insipiration to learn more and practice more (during which i found that Orthodox Judaism doesn't simply "trust some old rabbis.")

I feel good after reading this book. I read a lot on Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and felt like I was reading a book from one of the Lama's! Both Judaism and Buddhism have a lot in common, making for some great guidance and reading material.

Highly recommend "Living Inspired" for anyone, especially those who want to know more about Judaism but don't know where to start.