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A theologian explores the holidays and rituals of his wife's Jewish faith in an "accessible and engaging" memoir told "with humor and a scholar's insight" (Los Angeles Times).
As a member of an interfaith household, eminent Christian theologian, and religion scholar, National Book Award finalist Harvey Cox has had ample-opportunity to reflect upon the essence of Judaism and its complex relationship to Christianity.
Organized around the Jewish calendar from Rosh Hashanah to Yom ha-Atzmaíut, Common Prayers illuminates the meanings of Jewish holidays as well as traditions surrounding milestone events such as death and marriage.
As a member of an interfaith household, eminent Christian theologian, and religion scholar, National Book Award finalist Harvey Cox has had ample-opportunity to reflect upon the essence of Judaism and its complex relationship to Christianity.
Organized around the Jewish calendar from Rosh Hashanah to Yom ha-Atzmaíut, Common Prayers illuminates the meanings of Jewish holidays as well as traditions surrounding milestone events such as death and marriage.