{"product_id":"spiritual-boredom-rediscovering-the-wonder-of-judaism","title":"Spiritual Boredom: Rediscovering the Wonder of Judaism","description":"Break the Surface of Spiritual Boredom to Find the Reservoir of Meaning Within\nWe need to be bored. When we get bored and take responsibility for our boredom, we arrive at a new level of interest, introspection, or action that has been stirred by the very creativity used to keep boredom away. The relationship between boredom and creativity is far from accidental. Creative minds are often stimulated by boredom, regarding it as a brain rest until the next great idea looms on the horizon of the otherwise unoccupied mind.\nfrom Chapter 10\nBoredom is a crisis of our age. In religious terms, boredom is sapping spirituality of its mystical and wholesome benefits, slowly corroding our ability to recognize blessing and beauty in our lives, to experience wonder and awe. What happens when our need for constant newness minimizes our interest in prayer, learning, and the mysteries of nature?\nThis intriguing look at spiritual boredom helps you understand just what this condition is, particularly as it relates to Judaism, and what the absence of inspiration means to the present and future of the Jewish tradition. Drawing insights from psychology, philosophy, and theology as well as ancient Jewish texts, Dr. Erica Brown explores the many ways boredom manifests itself within Judaismin the community, classroom, and synagogueand shows its potentially powerful cultural impact on a faith structure that advises sanctifying time, not merely passing it.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1580234054\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1580234054.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Brown, Dr. Erica\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42863923068989,"sku":"BVV.1580234054.G","price":8.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1580234054-0.jpg?v=1767215370","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/spiritual-boredom-rediscovering-the-wonder-of-judaism","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}