Adam G.
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Chesed and the Godward Will

Obedience, Sacrifice, and the Direction of the Soul

Adam G. · 13 chapters

An offering can be costly and still leave the giver untouched. Someone may surrender money, time, comfort, or an animal while retaining authority over the one thing being asked of them. Nine chapters on fidelity, sacrifice, and the will that governs conduct when competing desires arise.

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Contents

  1. ·Introduction
  2. 1Obedience and sacrifice
  3. 2The meanings of Chesed
  4. 3Knowing God
  5. 4Covenant and human conduct
  6. 5Jewish readings of faithful service
  7. 6The Kabbalistic direction of service
  8. 7Divine will and human certainty
  9. 8Catch and Offer
  10. 9Fidelity beyond spiritual feeling
  11. ·A short glossary
  12. ·Sources and reading notes
  13. ·Questions for further reflection