Mudhouse Sabbath: An Invitation to a Life of Spiritual Discipline Audiobook

" Very helpful and interesting information about Jewish rituals. I wish the applications had been more creative, but I still learned a lot. "

" the reason i still long to be in a liturgical church again. "

" I really liked it, especially her chapters on the Sabbath, mourning, the body, candle-lighting and door posts (mezuzot). It is worth reading again soon, note to self. "

" I read this book during our trip to Israel. It gave me a great understanding and respect for Jewish customs. "

" I'm a fan of Lauren Winner so I came to this book with a bias in place but this quickly became my favorite of her works. Her reflections on how traditions and daily practice can enhance and define spiritual life really speak to an empty place in American protestantism. It's interesting to me that when she left Orthodox Judaism she was so quick to leave behind those daily practices but in the end I am glad to benefit from her wisdom. I especially appreciate her thoughts on mourning. "

" This was an important book to me in my former life as a young female Jewish convert to Christianity. No really, this a great source for a sympathetic understanding of how Judaism can inform Christian faith, worship, and life. "

" Forgot to write a review - very very good book and I really like how each chapter spoke and explained a subject like hospitality, mourning, weddings, etc - and how each is celebrated in the Jewish and Christian faiths. This book is our church wide study later this month. The author will come to our church in June. "

" Lauren Winner goes through the foundational traditions of Judaism and explores what these traditions may have to offer to modern Christianity "

" It's a short little book, interesting in its way. I didn't find it overly inspiring or full of great practical tools to bring to my spiritual journey. But good and thoughtful. "

" I particularly loved her perspective on "death" and "hospitality". "

" Lauren Petrick's Favorite "

" in a follow-up to Girl Meets God, Lauren Winner embraces elements of Judaism along with Christianity, enriching personal religion through culture and history "

" Short but rich. Beautiful examination of how Jewish traditions can inform Christian spiritual disciplines. "

" A great book that contrasts many of the Jewish traditions with how Christians celebrate differently...and how to blend both into something worth living. I just wish this book was longer. I love this author. "

" What can I say? Winner is a great writer but I'm still not convinced. I'll admit I'm reading her stuff just to prove I'm right. That's like my least favorite reason for reading anything, but her writing is too compelling to ignore. "

" This book talks about specific practices/disciplines of the Jewish community that would well-serve Christians in their own walk with God... interesting and thought-provoking. "

" This one was more like 2.5 stars - compared to girl meets God this one was pretty brief and lacking serious depth. Some good ideas and interesting information about Jewish practices and their ties to Christianity, but I wish she had developed them a lot more than she did. "

" Excellent discourse on spiritual disciplines! "

" I loved the way Winner found a way to blend Jewish tradition and Christianity. She realized that many practices within Judaism are so valuable that they should be incorporated into the fabric of the Christian lifestyle. "

" mudhouse sabbath brings joy and freedom to those disciplines that are too often shrouded in apathy, empty tradition, and spiritual bondage. Also, I emailed my appreciation to Lauren (now a professor at Duke) and she personally responded. So, you can't beat that... "

" A good little read. "

" Excellent, thought-provoking spiritual read. I recommend it to everyone who is religious. "

" It was interesting, but it won't ever be a book I'd likely pick up for wiling away a rainy day. "

" A concise, beautifully written explanation of the relevance of Jewish traditions both to Jews, and to Christians who are aware of and respect these origins "

" I really enjoyed read this. It is a brief introduction to some Jewish practices. Why they do some of the things they do and where it is found in scripture. I learned some new things. "

" EXCELLENT book. I l.o.v.e. Lauren Winner's writing style. "

" A little slow, interesting in few places, ehhh. "

" Very insightful book. I enjoyed it very much "

" The chapter on grief was recommended to me, and I found that especially helpful. Winner is a converted Christian/former practicing Jew. This book reflects what she misses about Jewish rituals, which give a framework and depth to many life events. A quick read. "