Eternally Yours: God's Greatest Gift To Mankind - Exodus - Paperback

by Rabbi Reuven Mann (Author)

Tap into the deep wisdom that is Exodus, and discover why they're calling this book " Profound ideas in an accessible package. A home run ." Rabbi Mann analyzes the emotional forces at work in this great Torah drama, exposing what's hidden beneath the surface with lessons to enlighten our lives today. Novel chapter headings like 'Moral Insanity', 'Does Clothing Make the Man?, 'Popularity is No Indicator of Truth', and "In God's Shadow' give you a sense of the author's original thinking.

Each individual article gives us great insight into human psychology, which better enables us to understand the dynamics of social interactions. The themes in Exodus apply to every age and situation. Downtrodden peoples throughout history have identified with the oppressed Jews in Exodus, with hymns depicting Moses commanding Pharaoh to "Let My People Go!"

Discover, too, insights into Anti-semitism, and that the pattern depicted in Exodus has recurred many times in history. We can learn here how to confront the issue in our day.

Eternally Yours will enhance your appreciation of the Bible's stories and confirm the Bible as a great source of enlightenment, enjoyment, and inspiration. While it's written from the perspective of an Orthodox Rabbi, people of all faiths and backgrounds who have an interest in the Bible will find it useful and gratifying. It contains no religious preaching, only a search for, and analysis of, the eternal wisdom of the Book of Exodus.

"You can read this book in short bursts. Each piece stands on its own. With very little effort, you can reap the benefits of insight into the Bible and into human nature. Rabbi Mann asks obvious but difficult questions and then answers them in a way where we can learn about ourselves" Amazon reviewer

Author Biography

For over 40 years, Rabbi Mann has served as a teacher of Torah and pulpit Rabbi, where he has gained a reputation for being a dynamic speaker, with a unique ability to communicate the ideas and concepts of Torah in an enlightening and inspiring manner. Rabbi Mann is also an acclaimed guest lecturer and scholar in residence at synagogues, college campuses, and Yeshivot throughout the United States and Israel. Rabbi Mann founded Yeshiva Bnei Torah in Far Rockaway with Rabbi Yisroel Chait in 1971 where he taught and guided students for over 4 decades. He also founded the Masoret Institute for Advanced Jewish Studies for Women with Rabbi Daniel Rosenthal in 1993.

"Eternally Yours -God's Greatest Gift to Mankind"- is Rabbi Mann's first book in which he explores Exodus, delving into the ancient texts to extract practical applications for living a life of joy and wisdom. The essential objective of the book is to present Torah ideas and insights as a method for living a meaningful life and for addressing everyday challenges in a thoughtful and effective way. The Torah is truly God's greatest gift to all people as it provides the guidance we all seek to live well. In this accessible, highly readable book Rabbi Mann guides the reader through short insightful presentations, connecting the ancient wisdom of the Torah to contemporary questions and challenges.