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thelordismyshepherd.com: Seeking God in Cyberspace

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To me, this book is as much a travelogue of the inner life of a very thoughtful rabbi as it is a travelogue of the virtual world of the web. In his book, Rabbi Hammerman reflects soulfully on what he sees. His choices of sites to visit are provocative and reflect his own courage and convictions. For example, his second visit, one made with great respect, is a moslem site. Rabbi Hammerman uses the various stops in his journey to document progress in a journey of his soul. He struggles with some of what he sees. What he sees brings up theological questions he passionately considers. This isn't the travelogue of a young, exploring rabbi. It is the travelogue, from my view point, of a rabbi who has already traveled far and has, as a result, both open questions and profoundly deep convictions. The rabbi brings both gravitas and playfulness. The book uses this virtual tour of the sacred sites in the virtual world to bring up and discuss the sacred questions in our interconnected consciousness. It is a gem.

I applaud Rabbi Hammerman for taking us with him on his spiritual odyssey in the virtual world. His writing is lovely and engaging and keeps us wide-eyed throughout his exploration of many of the world's sacred sites. The coverage of religious sites is balanced and the experience is heartfelt. I recommend this book highly for spiritual seekers and for beginners and experts on the superhighway. Timely,insighful and extremely well-written. Bravo Rabbi!

What a special book. Rabbi Hammerman has a wonderful style and takes you on a journey around the world in the privacy of your own home. If you are looking for God in cyberspace, look no further. This book will take you places and show you how to find a deeper meaning from within your computer. Anyone who has a computer or access to one should have this book. It's a small investment for a priceless experience!

I loved this book! I found it was less about where to find God (on the internet) than how to look at God. Rabbi Hammerman suggests a new paradigm for God, not as a shepherd leading a flock, but as a weaver of a web, and the web itself. The internet, he suggests, is not only a metaphor for his God paradigm, but also evidence itslelf of God. Fasinating! It is very clear from reading this that Rabbi Hammerman has been touched by an encounter with holiness, sitting in front of his computer-not in the sanctuary of his synagogue. While not everyone may be able to replicate his revelation, the computer is there for us, accessible and always available, we only need to turn it on and tune in.