Rami Shapiro, a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions and a noted theologian, is a popular speaker on the topics of religion, theology and spirituality. He is author of the award - winning The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice; Recovery - The Sacred Art: The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice and Hasidic Tales: Annotated and Explained; among other [...] Shapiro is available to speak on the following topics:Writing - The Sacred Art: Beyond the Page to Spiritual Practice
Stop Playing God: 12 Steps as Spiritual Practice
Biblical Wisdom for Post - biblical Times: An Exploration of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job
The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Cultivating Compassion in Daily Life
Hasidic Wisdom: An Exploration of Hasidic Storytelling, Theology and Contemplative Practice
Saints and Sages: Biblical Prophets, Ancient Rabbis and the Building of a Just World

Preface v
Introduction: What Is Grace? ix

Part One
The Theory of Grace
Chapter 1: Grace & God 3
Chapter 2: Grace & Creation 25
Chapter 3: Grace & Humanity 45
Chapter 4: Grace & Covenant 61
Chapter 5: Grace & Forgiveness 77
Chapter 6: Grace & Faith 87

Part Two
The Practice of Living Graciously
Chapter 7: Grace & the Ten Sayings 109
Chapter 8: Grace & Shabbat 123

Conclusion: Life as It Is 139

Notes 141
Suggestions for Further Reading 145