| Author |
Wolff, A. A. (Abraham Alexander), 1801-1891 |
| Title |
Gebete für Israeliten
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Mrs. L. Buchsbaum and the Online
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| Summary |
"Gebete für Israeliten" by A. A. Wolff is a collection of Jewish prayers and contemplations written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a guide for Jewish worshippers, providing prayer texts for various occasions, including daily rituals, holidays, and significant life events. The author, an esteemed Rabbi, seeks to deepen the spiritual connection of the reader to their faith through structured prayers that foster gratitude, community, and piety. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the significance of prayer within the Jewish tradition, emphasizing the preparation required before attending communal worship. It emphasizes a heartfelt yearning for divine connection and describes an awakening, both spiritually and physically, through prayer. In a reflective tone, the text encourages worshippers to cleanse their hearts and focus their intentions on the collective experience of prayer, all while reminding them of the historical bonds they share with generations of fellow believers. This sets the stage for the subsequent prayers that are rich with sentiment, spirituality, and guidance for various aspects of Jewish life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
BM: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism
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| Subject |
Reform Judaism
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| Subject |
Jews -- Prayer-books and devotions -- German
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19823 |
| Release Date |
Nov 16, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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