The Jew in the Lotus: A Poet's Rediscovery of Jewish Identity in Buddhist India - Hardcover

Kamenetz, Rodger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060645768 ISBN 13: 9780060645762

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1994

Synopsis

"A highly entertaining personal account of one man's surprising journey into the mystical heart of Judaism."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

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Review:

"A book for anyone who feels the narrowness of a wholly secular life ...."--New York Times Book Review

"It's fascinating to see what is good and true and real in terms of different religious sensibilities."--E. L. Doctorow

"A feast of truth sharing, self-examination of lineage, humor, and good will."--Ram Dass

"A profound discussion of religion, exile, and survival in our time."--Andrei Codrescu, poet and NPR commentator

"A highly entertaining personal account of one man's surprising journey into the mystical heart of Judaism."--Kirkus Reviews

A book for anyone who feels the narrowness of a wholly secular life . --New York Times Book Review"

It s fascinating to see what is good and true and real in terms of different religious sensibilities. --E. L. Doctorow"

A highly entertaining personal account of one man s surprising journey into the mystical heart of Judaism. --Kirkus Reviews"

A profound discussion of religion, exile, and survival in our time. --Andrei Codrescu, poet and NPR commentator"

A feast of truth sharing, self-examination of lineage, humor, and good will. --Ram Dass"

About the Author:

Roger Kamenetz wrote the landmark international bestseller, The Jew in the Lotus, and the winner of the National Jewish Book Award, Stalking Eljah. He is a Louisiana State University Distinguished Professor of English and Religious Studies and a certified dream therapist. He lives in New Orleans with his wife, fiction writer Moira Crone.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0060645768
• ISBN 13: 9780060645762
• Binding: Hardcover