Kohelet's Cocktail: Beyond the Pursuit of Happiness - Paperback

Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes like never before in Jay Garfinkel's groundbreaking work, "Kohelet's Cocktail." This exquisite "illuminated" digital masterpiece marries the ancient with the avant-garde, offering a fresh, poetic voice to the biblical text that has resonated with humanity for millennia.What's Inside: - 83 Stunning Illustrations: Each piece is a visual symphony that invites you on a visual journey through Kohelet's philosophical and existential musings.- A Modern Poetic Voice: Garfinkel reimagines the ancient text with a contemporary poetic flair, making the profound teachings of Ecclesiastes accessible and relatable to a 21st-century audience.- A Fusion of Art and Wisdom: "Kohelet's Cocktail" is not just a book but a multimedia experience that blends vivid imagery with evocative poetry. It illuminates the timeless questions of life, purpose, and human existence.Why is this book called Kohelets' Cocktail?The title, Kohelet's Cocktail, is a metaphor, a blended mixture of life's contradictions, that echoes throughout the book. The author acknowledges life's seeming meaninglessness yet finds value in relationships and work; he places a premium on wisdom, yet it is harshly critical of its limits; he accepts the idea of the Divine but questions whether divine justice even exists. Aimed at a diverse audience of readers - from spiritual wanderers to religious leaders, from mindfulness mavens to those on a personal growth path - this book speaks a universal language. It guides anyone seeking clarity, purpose, and peace in an age of relentless change How the book was designed and meant to be read: 1. Meditative Experience: Readers can open any page randomly and immerse themselves in the meditation text. Accompanied by a visualization cue, this method engages the mind and the senses for a profound reflection.2. Interfaith Understanding: While rooted in the Hebrew Bible, the teachings and meditations presented are universal, making this book suitable for people of all faiths

• | Author: Jay Garfinkel
• | Publisher: Illuminated Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 18, 2024
• | Number of Pages: 210 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-13: 9798218396343