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The world is rapidly dividing between those who take biblical narratives as the literal word of God -- claiming that they are historically and scientifically true --and those who dismiss those narratives as quaint or even foolish fairy tales. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME invites the reader to discover a middle ground that takes biblical narratives seriously without regard to their historical or scientific truth. The "truth" of these stories has nothing to do with, "Did this really happen?" Their truth emerges in the valuable lessons these stories can teach all of us. As we walk the rich middle ground of biblical narrative, we shall keep one question constantly in mind: Where am I in the text? In other words what do these stories teach ME that can help me to be a more self aware, caring, and compassionate human being?

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"Rabbi Stephen Fuchs invites us to take stock of our own lives,our perceptions and beliefs, as well as ownership of our actions.Inspired by biblical narratives, his book reminds us that we eachhave unique callings and the power to make choices that can makeour world a better place. The variety in our beliefs, experiencesand talents is what makes this world a beautiful and exciting placeto call home."
Ana CabánFitness, Wellness & Lifestyle ConsultantCerti ed Wellness CoachLos Angeles, CA

"Rabbi Stephen Fuchs is a passionate student of Scripture and ofhuman nature. Here, he calls upon a lifetime of scholarship andteaching to mine the familiar Bible stories for golden nuggets thatmany will nd to be priceless treasure."
Ruth Ann HarnischPresidentThe Harnisch FoundationNew York, NY

"Enlightening and inspiring, this book demonstrates the centralityof the biblical message as a basis for the essential teaching ofJudaism. Stephen Lewis Fuchs explores the Jewish tradition andhow it calls humankind into partnership with God's creation inorder to mend the world."
Rabbi (Dr.) Walter HomolkaRector of the Abraham Geiger College at the University of Potsdam;Vice-President European Union for Progressive JudaismBerlin, Germany

"Rabbi Stephen Fuchs' new book What's in It for Me? FindingOurselves in Biblical Narratives is a culmination of a lifetime ofstudy of biblical narratives that have shaped religious tradition. Hisinterpretations of well-known--and some lesser known--biblicalstories will appeal both to readers with deeply held religiousbeliefs and those with no belief system. In clear, readable prose,Fuchs presents cogent and understandable explanations of Biblicalmythology and derives crucial lessons from the narratives. Manywill nd meaning and instruction in the teachings of this learnedman and his texts."

Dr. Sally Wolff KingSenior EditorThe Emory ClinicEmory University,Atlanta, GA

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"What's in It for Me? Finding Ourselves in Biblical Narratives" percolated in my mind for 40 years before its publication in 2014. I am grateful for the AMAZON reviews it has received and that it is available as an audio book that has also been translated into German and Russian.

My second book, "ToraHighlights" was published in the fall of 2016. It provides short comments in English and German on each of the weekly Torah readings that I hope will inform and inspire readers of all religious persuasions.

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Paperback: 118 pages
Publisher: Aardvark Global Publishing dba ECKO Publishing (September 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1427655014
ISBN-13: 978-1427655011
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 37 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,366,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1197 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Sacred Writings > Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)
- #1822 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Bible Study & Reference > Criticism & Interpretation > Old Testament
- #6485 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Bible Study & Reference > Old Testament

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BRUCE E HOGMAN

We can see how we fit in the Bible

September 30, 2016

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The book spoke to me as a friend. It invited me to explore. It was a book that asked me to think about the lessons and how I found in myself what was said. I read the book and found it spoke to me as a friend. I was privileged to have studied the history of philosophy and religion in college. I wish that I had been reading this book then, as I found so much to enjoy in it, and, yes, I saw myself there.

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Cherie Bennett

A MUST READ CATALYST FOR ALL AGES BRIDGING THE PERSONAL AND THE PROFOUND

December 16, 2015

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I'm an author best known for writing for young adults, and I cannot emphasize enough how much I feel Rabbi Fuch's book speaks to not just adults, but also to young people searching for meaning/faith/their own path in life. Many of the best and brightest of young people chafe at having any religion "shoved down their throat", or the Bible approached with absolutism, which they are simply supposed to follow because their parents told them to do so. Regarding the Bible, WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME (which sounds like a young person's question, actually) is a fantastic catalyst to opening /welcoming the portals of individual thought and interpretation to readers of all ages. This has tremendous appeal to young people - to all thoughtful people, really - encouraging individual thought, experiencing the Bible through the prism of ones own experience. My own son, who is 23, read the book over Thanksgiving, and responded very positively to not being told "how to think". It actually sparked a long conversation between us about religion and philosophy - what more could a Jewish mother and author ask for? As we are all on our own path, and by definition where we are on that path is ever changing, WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME is a book to read again and again, and will speak to one differently, a catalyst to different insights, as we grow and change. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME is written is a very accessible style - which is key - it manages to be profound without being at all elitist. It changed the way I look at the Bible, I found it profoundly impactful on my own life and I have no doubt it will also influence my own writing.-- CHERIE BENNETT ("ANNE FRANK & ME")

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The world around us poses questions and none of us has answers, none that will satisfy everyone. We search for meaning in our lives, in our past, in the stories our parents and grandparents and siblings and teachers tell us about the world that came before. But what readers will find in Stephen Fuchs' book is an interpretation of an ancient world that can seem alien and familiar all at the same time. A world that is, after all, ours.

"What's in It for Me? Finding Ourselves in Biblical Narratives" offers a guided tour of the Torah, the Bible, the Greatest Stories Ever Told, or whatever you want to call those tales we learned as children, over and over, year after year. Yet repeated tellings haven't given us insight of the kind Fuchs brings to his first book: a grounded yet spiritual look at our civilization's most beloved mysteries.

Reading this book won't necessarily solve those mysteries or answer life's nagging questions, but what Fuchs gives his readers is a chance to form a new view of those old inscrutables. The rabbi who's been 'round the world clearly didn't write this book to offer his own personal reasons why you must believe to understand.

Instead, it appears he wrote it to give anyone who wants to understand a reason to believe.

In the end, that is what is in this book for everyone.

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Devon J. Noll

A Book Truly for All Faiths and Lessons for Everyone

November 15, 2014

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As a minister who teaches from an interfaith perspective, I found this book wonderful. It addresses the lessons that the Torah offers with humor, a sense of reality and timeliness, and brings the reader the sense that these stories have more dimensions to them than just being nice stories to support a specific faith.

I was raised a Christian, but am now a Deist, so I did not have the preconceptions of either Christianity or Judaism when reading this book. What I found was a book that was enlightened in its approach, open to the reality that the stories of the first five books of the Bible and the Torah were meant to teach us moral lessons about personal responsibility and creating a more just and compassionate world, with women being as important to that effort as men. As a woman, I liked seeing women as heroines whom I could relate to rather than women as something to be feared and relegated to second-class status as several world faith's do today.

The fact that Rabbi Fuchs sees that these books are not strictly historical and definitely not scientific is refreshing to read in today's culture of literalism driving so many faiths. That he has written this book so that it is easy to read and understand with highlights of humor to make his points makes this book one that young people of all faiths will find easy to understand. I cannot recommend this book highly enough for people of all ages and faiths.

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R-Him

A Guided Tour of Jewish Scripture by One of Its Best Teachers

December 12, 2014

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I was a member of Nashville, TN's The Temple/Congregation Ohabai Shalom for a number of years with Rabbi Fuchs. And everything he teaches in this book reflect ideas that he shared with us in Chevrah Torah, the weekly Torah study preceding Shabbat morning services.

Rabbis are, first and foremost, scholars who are commanded to teach. Rabbi Fuchs does it better than most. It was like sitting in Chevrah Torah with him once again. And this time I have his words in front of me to enlighten me even more. Thank you, my friend, my rabbi, my teacher for this wonderful sharing.

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Mary Louise Chesley-Cora

THEIR story is indeed OUR story with different trappings!

July 13, 2015

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This was a delightful and fresh look at The Torah and key people we meet there. I enjoyed it and found some great insights and phrases that Rabbi Fuchs used in sharing these wonderful faith-filled as well as flawed humans like ourselves. They offer hope and role models to present day searchers and seekers.

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Steve W.

A Great Read for Jew or a Jew to be.

November 13, 2015

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As a Jew coming home again, What's in it for Me is a wonderful book to read. You won't regret it.

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This is a wonderful book by a brilliant rabbi. Rabbi Fuchs is always an inspiration and this latest book of his did not disappoint!

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This small book contains so much of value for people of all faiths and beliefs. You won't regret your purchase!

I was fortunate to have had the privilege of studying Torah with Rabbi Stephen Fuchs when he began his Rabbinate in Columbia, MD 40 years ago.Read more

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Great book

Great book with valuable insight for those you love the Hebrew Scriptures.

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... use the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) not as a boring old literal story but as an uplifting symbolic guide ...

A way to use the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) not as a boring old literal story but as an uplifting symbolic guide to the best life one can possibly have.Read more

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Learning How to Live a Life of Purpose and Meaning!

Rabbi Fuchs has delivered a profound yet easy to understand journey through the bible. What's In It for Me teaches the reader about God's wish for a just, caring and compassionate...Read more

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I particularly liked the focus on compassion and justice!

Rabbi Fuchs relates ancient stories, and gets us thinking about how the lessons from them can, (and should) still very much apply to us today.Read more

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awesome book..... great read and information

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