God Is Here: Reimagining the Divine

Toba Spitzer's book, God Is Here, offers a transformative exploration of the idea of God and provides new paths to experiencing the realm of the sacred. She argues that traditional ideas of the deity limit our understanding and spiritual lives, and offers insights from the Bible and other spiritual traditions to help us access ancient metaphors for the divine. Each chapter contains suggestions for practice to bring alive these metaphors and inspire us to find new and surprising ways of encountering the divine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Toba Spitzer's book, "God Is Here," is a profound exploration of the concept of God, presenting fresh avenues for experiencing the realm of the sacred. Many of us yearn for a system of meaning to comprehend our lives, yet traditional religion often fails to fulfill the spiritual needs of those seeking nourishment. Rabbi Toba Spitzer intimately understands this predicament, recognizing that often, traditional notions of the deity, characterized by their size, impersonality, and unbelief, hinder our understanding and spiritual growth.

In "God Is Here," Spitzer compellingly argues that our disagreements about God are not rooted in the divine itself, but rather in a metaphor of a Big Powerful Person that limits our comprehension and spiritual lives. By delving into the earliest sources of Judaism and Christianity, including the Hebrew Bible, Spitzer uncovers a diverse array of metaphors for the divine, such as water, voice, fire, rock, cloud, and even the process of becoming. She explores how we can access these ancient and contemporary metaphors to cultivate holiness in our daily lives and navigate challenging times.

In the section on water, for instance, Spitzer examines the various ways water flows through the Biblical narratives of the Israelites and emerges as a potent metaphor for the divine in the Prophets and Psalms. She invites us to contemplate the idea of drinking from God or experiencing godly justice as a force that descends and flows like a river. Each chapter in "God Is Here" offers insights from the Bible and teachings from Judaism and other spiritual traditions, accompanied by practical suggestions for engaging with each of the God metaphors.

Through her work, Rabbi Toba Spitzer has assisted numerous individuals in satisfying their spiritual hunger and finding solace in their faith. "God Is Here" serves as a valuable guide for those seeking to deepen their understanding of God and explore new avenues for spiritual growth.

Weight: 311g
Dimension: 191 x 127 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250764492