We Have Sinned: Sin and Confession in Judaism--Ashamnu and Al Chet (Prayers of Awe)

A comprehensive series of lively introductions and commentaries examines the history of confession in Judaism, its roots in the Bible, its evolution in rabbinic and modern thought, and the very nature of confession today.

Author: Tony Bayfield
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Published: 08/01/2012
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d
ISBN13: 9781683364788
ISBN10: 1683364783
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Judaism | Rituals & Practice
- Religion | Holidays | Jewish

About the Author

Rabbi Tony Bayfield, CBE, DD (Lambeth), is president of the Movement for Reform Judaism in the United Kingdom. He teaches personal theology at the Leo Baeck College in London. He contributed to We Have Sinned: Sin and Confession in Judaism-Ashamnu and Al Chet, Who by Fire, Who by Water-Un'taneh Tokef, and All These Vows-Kol Nidre (all Jewish Lights).