zimzum of love, The
a new way of understanding marriage
By Rob Bell
When couples commit to marriage, they sense they're entering something sacred and mysterious, yet many lack the tools to navigate the inevitable challenges that arise. Rob and Kristin Bell offer a transformative perspective on marriage through an ancient Hebrew concept called zimzum.
In Jewish mystical tradition, zimzum describes how God contracted to create space for the world to exist. The Bells apply this profound idea to marriage, revealing how partners must learn to pull back and create space for each other to thrive. This dynamic energy field between two people becomes the secret to marital flourishing.
Rather than presenting idealized theories, the authors share candidly about their own marital struggles and discoveries. They explore the delicate dance of give and take that characterizes healthy relationships, showing how couples can master this energetic exchange. The zimzum of love requires each partner to contract their own needs and desires at times, allowing room for their spouse to grow and shine.
This approach moves beyond conventional marriage advice to examine the deeper spiritual mystery that binds two people together. The Bells demonstrate how understanding and practicing zimzum can help couples maintain their connection to the sacred dimension of their union, even during difficult seasons.
For couples seeking both practical wisdom and spiritual depth in their relationship, this book offers a fresh lens through which to view the beautiful complexity of marriage.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Transform your relationships
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Understand the nature of love
- ✓ Strengthen your marriage spiritually
- ✓ Accelerate your spiritual development
- ✓ Explore Love, religious aspects, christianity
- ✓ Explore Interpersonal relations
- ✓ Explore Marriage, religious aspects, christianity
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Details
- Published
- 2014
- Publisher
- HarperOne
- ISBN-13
- 9780062194244
- ISBN-10
- 0062194240
- Pages
- 142
- Language
- EN
