Communicating the Infinite

Communicating the Infinite
Author: Naftali Loewenthal
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 1990-05-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780226490458

At the end of the eighteenth century the hasidic movement was facing an internal crisis: to what extent should the teachings of Baal Shem Tov and Maggid of Mezritch, with their implicit spiritual demands, be transmitted to the rank-and-file of the movement? Previously these teachings had been reserved for a small elite. It was at this point that the Habad school emerged with a communication ethos encouraging the transmission of esoteric to the broad reaches of the Jewish world. Communicating the Infinite explores the first two generations of the Habad school under R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi and his son R. Dov Ber and examines its early opponents. Beginning with the different levels of communication in the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid and his disciples, Naftali Loewenthal traces the unfolding of the dialectic between the urge to transmit esoteric ideas and a powerful inner restraint. Gradually R. Shneur Zalman came to the fore as the prime exponent of the communication ethos. Loewenthal follows the development of his discourses up to the time of his death, when R. Dov Ber and R. Aaron Halevi Horowitz formed their respective "Lubavitch" and "Staroselye" schools. The author continues with a detailed examination of the teachings of R. Dov Ber, an inspired mystic. Central in his thought was the esoteric concept of self-abnegation, bitul, yet this combined with the quest to communicate hasidic teachings to every level of society, including women. From the late eighteenth century onwards, the main problem for the Jewish world was posed by the fall of the walls of the social and political ghetto. Generally, the response was either to secularize, or abandon altogether, traditional Judaism or to retreat from the threatening modern world into enclave religiosity; by stressing communication, the Habad school opened the way for a middle range response that was neither a retreat into elitism nor an abandonment of tradition. Based on years of research from Hebrew and Yiddish primary source materials, Communicating the Infinite is a work of importance not only to specialists of Judaic studies but also to historians and sociologists.

Explorers of the Infinite

Explorers of the Infinite
Author: Maria Coffey
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2008-05-29
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1440631506

Real-life psychic, near-death, and paranormal experiences are combined with cutting-edge science and vivid adventure stories in this energetic look at why extreme athletes and mountaineers take the risks that allow them to push the limits of consciousness, and what they encounter there. In the life-or-death world of extreme adventure sports, there is one thing that athletes often keep quiet about: the “forbidden” territory of paranormal experiences. Ranging from fleeting moments of transcendence to full-blown encounters with ghosts and everything in between—visions, near-death experiences, psychic communication—many extreme athletes have experienced these moments of connection with the beyond, but have been reluctant to talk about them. In Explorers of the Infinite, award-winning outdoors journalist and lifelong adventure sports devotee Maria Coffey probes the mystical and paranormal experiences of mountaineers, snowboarders, surfers, and more. She reviews cutting-edge science, and consults the history of philosophy and spirituality to answer the question: Could the state of intense “aliveness” that is the allure of extreme sports for so many actually be a route to a connection with the beyond? Coffey investigates the scientific explanations for mystical phenomena, ranging from simple explanations to theories from consciousness studies and quantum physics, and leaves us wondering where science ends and spirituality begins. An energetic, you-are-there look at the spiritual lives of extreme athletes, Explorers of the Infinite asks why extreme athletes take the risks that allow them to push the limits of consciousness, what they encounter there, and what we can learn from them.

The Infinite Staircase

The Infinite Staircase
Author: Geoffrey A. Moore
Publisher: BenBella Books
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1950665984

NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD GOLD MEDALIST — BODY, MIND, SPIRIT PRACTICES “Combining an extraordinary range of scholarship with an accessible and entertaining writing style, The Infinite Staircase . . . provides a coherent and unified platform for a full human life.” —Midwest Book Review In this bold new book, high-tech’s best-known strategist makes a seminal contribution to the search for meaning in a secular era. Two questions fundamental to human existence have always been the metaphysical “where do I fit in the grand scheme of things?” and the ethical “how should I behave?” Religion is no longer a source of answers for many people, and nothing has replaced it. Moore uses his signature framework-based approach to answer these questions, taking us on an intellectual roller coaster ride through physics, chemistry, biology, the social sciences and the humanities. Along the way, he builds a metaphorical ladder that leads from the big bang to the need for ethical action in our daily lives. Combining an extraordinary range of scholarship with an accessible and entertaining writing style, The Infinite Staircase: What the Universe Tells Us About Life, Ethics, and Mortality provides a coherent and unified platform for a full human life.

Infinite Bandwidth

Infinite Bandwidth
Author: Eugene Gan
Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2010
Genre: Church and mass media
ISBN: 9781931018678

Franciscan University of Steubenville Professor Eugene Gan authors this first-of-its-kind Catholic roadmap for the digital age: Infinite Bandwidth: Encountering Christ in the Media. He navigates you faithfully through the digital world, encouraging frustrated parents not to throw out cell phones, ban the Internet, chuck computers, or pitch portable media devices. That would be a mistake and believe it or not would be going against more than seven decades of Catholic teaching. From Church documents on social communications, Gan extracts seven principles or "media keys" of how to approach and use media. The Church and Gan say that we must enter into the modern day "Areopagus," the social and intellectual hub of ancient Athens where Paul preached to pagans, and use the media tools God has given us to make truth known and serve mankind. Cardinal John Patrick Foley says, "Frankly, I wish that such a book had existed when I was president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications as a text which I could have recommended. The important thing, however, is that it exists now to provide a text, context, and challenge for those who wish to bring both Christian principles and professional excellence to their work in the media." Gan offers chapter after chapter of real-life experience of how to assess movies, games, and gadgets for you and your teens. Of how to judge the merits of a film like Saving Private Ryan, and what sets it apart from Nightmare on Elm Street. Can the one be acceptable viewing and the other not? Definitely. And Gan details why. Infinite Bandwidth: Encountering Christ in the Media is way out front of the newest gizmo and will stay there thanks to its timeless principles that can be applied in all digital terrain, now and the future. Parents, educators, and students will put this book down with an entirely different attitude about the relationship between faith and media use.

The Infinite Emotions of Coffee

The Infinite Emotions of Coffee
Author: Alon Halevy
Publisher: Macchiatone Communications
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2011
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0984771506

The Infinite Emotions of Coffee provides a contemporary prism of the drink that so much of the world takes for granted every morning. Technopreneur Halevy's travels to more than 30 countries on six continents shed light on how coffee has shaped and is influenced by different cultures through the bean's centuries-spanning journey of serendipity, intrigue, upheavals, revival, romance and passion. With more than three years of field research, over 180 color photographs, and richly illustrated infographics, this book is an immersive experience that brings alive the enduring allure of coffee and the nuanced emotions of both tradition-bound and avant-garde café cultures. Written in an engaging narrative, this travelogue entertains through numerous coffee-related tales from around the world. It celebrates all parts of the inextricably linked global coffee ecosystem, from growers, importers, and roasters to baristas and consumers. Readers will learn about the rich, mysterious and often amusing history of coffee; discover the latest hotbeds of coffee and the complex issues facing the coffee industry today; and meet the worldwide network of inspiringly spirited and passionately committed professionals whose relentless pursuit of excellence are pushing coffee to unprecedented levels of quality. The histories of communication and coffee's impact on socialization are interconnected. From the combined perspectives of a computer scientist and a coffee culturalist, this book elucidates how coffee conversations have evolved from the age of exploration that characterized the 15th century through the Information Age where the Internet's spheres of influence in the world of coffee continue to expand. --Vint Cerf, Father of the Internet and Chief Internet Evangelist of Google This book is the ultimate celebration of coffee from seed to cup. ¡Bravo! --Alejandro Mendez, 2011 World Barista Champion, El Salvador The scope of this collection of vignettes from around the world is unprecedented in coffee literature. Its greatest strength is its unifying power that brings together all the players in the global coffee community. --Sarah Allen, Editor-in-Chief, Barista Magazine

The Infinite Me

The Infinite Me
Author: Zo Peacemaker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9780983383383

"Peacemaker succeeds in addressing the sacred needs of every human being within this practical and honest guide. He begins to untangle the messes we create in our lives daily, and does so through sound advice and compassion for those in search of a more positive lifestyle. By the last page, it feels as though the world is an entirely new thing to be experienced. It deserves a place on the bookshelf, right next to The Four Agreements and Way of the Peaceful Warrior." -Rayla Gomez, Freelance Editor "Reading this book is as if I were sitting at the foot of a Native Elder, listening to the wisdom passed down through centuries of observation, experience and wonder. Not only does Zo expose our self-limiting beliefs, but he gives us simple and effective answers as to how we can begin to change our lives from the inside out." Jake Ducey, Author of Into the Wind "Zo has succeeded in communicating the message that happiness and peace must come from within instead of depending on things outside of ourselves. His message about our power to turn garbage into gold gives us the knowing that living an accountable life can in turn create world peace. Communicating this message to the world is an increasingly important endeavor as humanity continues to wake up and realize in order to create world peace we must first find our own peace within." Daniel Pettegrew, Founder of World Peace Gardens

Infinite Progress

Infinite Progress
Author: Byron Reese
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1608324044

Social Forecasting, Futurology.

Infinite Possibilities

Infinite Possibilities
Author: Sindu Sreebhavan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-07-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781722022839

Recommended read for leaders, students and educators who want to cultivate growth mindset, resilience and grit, and make a difference in their lives and in the lives of others. What leads a demotivated salesman to suddenly start selling fast? What leads an underperforming student to swiftly turn their grades around? What leads an average student to become the best? What leads the best to perform even better? What if you too can open the door to a life of infinite possibilities? In this mindset-transforming book full of inspiring stories of trials and triumph, you will discover how to: -Uncover the mindset that you can use to generate long-lasting impact on your personal, professional and academic lives. -Discover how to be resilient, driven and future-ready with the Infinite Possibilities Manifesto. -Be the best you can be, by tapping into the secret power of super-achievers that you can use to increase your focus, multiply your productivity and accelerate your performance in any field. -Become an influencer who can build enthusiastic high-performing teams.

Return to Judaism

Return to Judaism
Author: Janet O'Dea Aviad
Publisher:
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1983-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780226032368

The Infinite Game

The Infinite Game
Author: Simon Sinek
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0735213526

From the New York Times bestselling author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last, a bold framework for leadership in today’s ever-changing world. How do we win a game that has no end? Finite games, like football or chess, have known players, fixed rules and a clear endpoint. The winners and losers are easily identified. Infinite games, games with no finish line, like business or politics, or life itself, have players who come and go. The rules of an infinite game are changeable while infinite games have no defined endpoint. There are no winners or losers—only ahead and behind. The question is, how do we play to succeed in the game we’re in? In this revelatory new book, Simon Sinek offers a framework for leading with an infinite mindset. On one hand, none of us can resist the fleeting thrills of a promotion earned or a tournament won, yet these rewards fade quickly. In pursuit of a Just Cause, we will commit to a vision of a future world so appealing that we will build it week after week, month after month, year after year. Although we do not know the exact form this world will take, working toward it gives our work and our life meaning. Leaders who embrace an infinite mindset build stronger, more innovative, more inspiring organizations. Ultimately, they are the ones who lead us into the future.