Commentaries on the Sabbath Morning Services

Feb 9, 1998 - 13:42 -

I have a question:
Where can I find information regarding the meaning of the prayers in the Shabbat Morning Service? I know the English translations. I am looking for commentary, questions, explanations etc. for what the prayers mean on a theological basis and why/how the prayers were chosen.

About me: Lisa Satin
My e-mail address: lsatin@pop.uky.edu
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At the risk of sounding like a commercial, my own book is a good place to start. "The Synagogue Survival Kit" can be ordered on-line at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1568219679/thelearnersminyaA/. It is organized by the structure of the service, and focuses on the worshipper's relationship with each of the texts and customs.

Another good book, "Jewish Worship" by Abraham Milgrom, is organized by historical period and focusses more on the historical development of the service. It can be ordered on-line at: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN= 0827600038/thelearnersminyaA/