Based on the same format and design as the Torah volumes, Jonah provides a critical line-by-line commentary of the biblical text, which is presented in its original Hebrew, complete with vocalization and cantillation marks, as well as the JPS English translation. It includes a scholarly introduction, extensive bibliographic and critical notes, and other explanatory material.
Based on the same format and design as the Torah volumes, Jonah provides a critical line-by-line commentary of the biblical text, which is presente...
The haftarot are an ancient part of Hebrew liturgy. These supplemental readings are excerpted from the Prophets (Nevi'im) and accompany each weekly Sabbath reading from the Torah as well as readings for special Sabbaths and festivals. Noted Bible scholar Michael Fishbane introduces each haftarah with an outline and discussion of how that passage conveys its meaning, and he follows it with observations on how it relates to the Torah portion or special occasion. Individual comments, citing classical rabbinic as well as modern commentators,...
A National Jewish Book Award Finalist
The haftarot are an ancient part of Hebrew liturgy. These supplemental readings are excerpted fr...
Recipient of the Prize of the Minister of Science, Culture, and Sport of the State of Israel] for classical literature for the year 5762 2001].
The commentary, which accompanies the Hebrew biblical text and the JPS translation, approaches the Book of Esther from a fresh literary point of view. It includes essays entitled When and Where Was the Book of Esther Written?, Sex and Spies, and Rabbinic Interpretation.
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Recipient of the Prize of the Minister of Science, Culture, and Sport of the State of Israel] for classical literature for the year 5762 2001]. <...
The Book of Ecclesiastes is part of the wisdom literature of the Bible. It concerns itself with universal philosophical questions rather than events in the history of Israel and in the Hebrews covenant with God. Koheleth, the speaker in this book, ruminates on what if anything has lasting value, and how if at all God interacts with humankind. Koheleth expresses bewilderment and frustration at life s absurdities and injustices. He grapples with the inequities that pervade the world and the frailty and limitations of human wisdom and righteousness. His awareness of these...
The Book of Ecclesiastes is part of the wisdom literature of the Bible. It concerns itself with universal philosophical questions rather...
Thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of this book possible: Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Deutsch.
The latest in the JPS Bible Commentary series, 2011 National Jewish Book Award Winner, Barbara Dobkin Award in Women's Studies
The moving story of Ruth, with its themes of loyalty, loving kindness (hesed), and redemption, is one of the great narratives of the Bible.
Socially, the Israelites were aware of their responsibility to protect the weak and unprotected among them. Redemption secures the life of the people as a community, not just as...
Thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of this book possible: Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Deutsch.
