In Lily Dale; New York; the dead don't die. Instead; they flit among the elms and stroll along the streets. According to spiritualists who have ruled this community for five generations; the spirits never go away—and they stay anything but quiet. Every summer twenty thousand guests come to consult the town's mediums in hopes of communicating with dead relatives or catching a glimpse of the future. Weaving past with present; the living with the dead; award-winning journalist and bestselling author Christine Wicker investigates the longings for love and connection that draw visitors to "the Dale;" introducing us to a colorful cast of characters along the way—including such famous visitors as Susan B. Anthony; Harry Houdini; and Mae West. Laugh-out-loud funny at times; this honest portrayal shows us that ultimately it doesn't matter what we believe; it is belief itself that can transform us all.
#275397 in Books Amy Jill Levine 2007-11-20 2007-11-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .58 x 5.31l; .42 #File Name: 0061137782256 pagesThe Misunderstood Jew The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed the bookBy Byram RatliffI am from a small town and remember one Jewish family in my hometown growing up. I learned a lot from this book. It did nothing to discourage my Christian faith and I didn't get the impression that was the intention. The author is a Jewish professor of the New Testament. Can't be many of those. I enjoyed the book. It was very readable and I feel I having a much greater understanding of both what separates and what joins our faiths.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Seeing Jesus with JEwish eyes.By HannahSomewhat on the heavy side; not for the casual reader. But for someone who wants to really think through things and gain insight into what was more likely Jesus' mindset than most Christians read into him; this would be good. Very insightful. Worth the read.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy BernieExcellent examination of Jesus in his time and his milieu; preaching as a Jew to Jews and non-Jews. Explaining the meaning of phrases in the context of the time. Example: analyzing The Lord's Prayer and its foundation in Judaism and Torah. Highly recommended.
