The Way Upward: Contemplations on Shir HaMa'alot

By Leon Bertoletti

The Way Upward is a luminous exploration of the fifteen Psalms known as Shir HaMa'alot - the Songs of Ascents - traditionally associated with spiritual elevation, inner pilgrimage, and the human yearning for transcendence. In this thoughtful volume, Leon Bertoletti invites readers to linger with each psalm, uncovering layers of meaning that speak to both ancient devotion and contemporary life.

Blending literary sensitivity, historical awareness, and contemplative insight, Bertoletti offers reflections shaped by a direct engagement with the nuances of the original Hebrew, illuminating the emotional and symbolic architecture of these biblical songs. Rather than providing a conventional commentary, he guides the reader through a meditative encounter with the text, encouraging a slower, more attentive way of reading - one that opens space for resonance, questioning, and personal transformation.

Whether approached as a spiritual companion, a study resource, or a work of poetic theology, The Way Upward offers a gentle yet profound invitation: to ascend inwardly, step by step, through words that have carried generations of seekers.

Ideal for readers interested in biblical literature, Jewish and Christian spirituality, poetic meditation, or the timeless human search for meaning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GF9FLHTS
• ISBN13: 9798242667594
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"