Healing of Soul, Healing of Body

Spiritual Leaders Unfold the Strength & Solace in Psalms

Simkha Y. Weintraub, Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, CSW

• Publisher: Jewish Lights
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN:
  9781879045316
  9781683361084
• eBook ISBN:
  9781580236102
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Jewish Theology

A source of solace and a healing resource for those who are facing illness, as well as those who care for them.

For centuries, people have turned to the Book of Psalms for solace, comfort, and catharsis, seeking guidance, meaning, hope, and reassurance—in short, spiritual healing.

This book is intended to help you—struggling with illness or helping someone who is—derive spiritual healing from Psalms. In the late 18th century, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov designated ten of the 150 entries in the Book of Psalms as "healing psalms," and we present these ten to you, newly translated, for your personal exploration and expression.

"Acknowledging that the Biblical Psalms can be somewhat alien to many people, we asked ten spiritual leaders to provide a bridge, a form of access, to these ancient poems of pain and praise, of humility and hope."
—from the Introduction

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Dedication
• Acknowledgments
• How to Use This Book
• Introduction
• Continually Before Me: Psalm 16
• Afraid but Not Alone: Psalm 32
• From Anger and Anguish to Healing and Wholeness: Psalm 41
• The Remarkable Faith of a Downcast Soul: Psalm 42
• My Strength, My Haven, My Faithful One: Psalm 59
• The Echo of Your Promise: Psalm 77
• Crisis and Confidence: Psalm 90
• Breaking the Spiritual Gridlock: Psalm 105
• I Must Keep Singing: Psalm 137
• Praise, Joy, Breath: Psalm 150
• A Prayer for Prayer
• Notes to Introduction
• About the Contributors and Their Backgrounds
• Suggested Reading and Resources
• About the National Center for Jewish Healing
• Copyright
• OTHER JEWISH LIGHTS RESOURCES FOR HEALING
• About Jewish Lights