Judaism Books

This classic work presents all of the fundamental laws and traditions pertaining to Jewish death and mourning. A best-seller since its initial publication, Rabbi Lamms book is divided into the following chapters:-From the Moment of Death to the Funeral...

By means of more than one hundred probing questions that were most frequently put to the authors over three decades of ministry in the civilian and military community, the basic concepts of Judaism are examined and analyzed from every point of view...

Following the question-and-answer format made popular in his best-selling Jewish Books of Why, Rabbi Kolatch here explores, explains, and analyzes the reasons behind the multitude of laws, observances, customs, and traditions relating to death and...

Dr. Rosmarin's popularly written yet authoritative volume forthrightly analyzes the basic differences between Judaism and Christianity. She maintains that there is an inherent conflict between the basic views of these mother/daughter religions, a...

Businessperson, teacher, student, sales manager, just about everyone is called upon occasionally to say a few words. When that situation arises, turn to this volume to find speech-openers that command instant attention, poetic pieces that set a mood, or...

The phenomenal rise of Yiddish language and culture is one of the most interesting and colorful sagas of modern Jewish history. In this significant book, Dr. Goldsmith relates the growth of Yiddish to the explosion of Jewish literature, the surge of...

"A wonderful book--nuanced, lively, vastly erudite. . . . Klepper has given us a look at Nicholas of Lyra that will become a classic study of this most important figure."--E. Ann Matter, University of PennsylvaniaIn the year 1309, Nicholas of Lyra, an...

Volume XVI concludes the monumental, critically acclaimed Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament with an Aramaic dictionary.This latest and last TDOT volume incorporates nearly the complete lexicon of Biblical Aramaic as well as a major portion of...

Somewhere out there is the "good life," and we're all scrambling to get it. Glenn Pemberton maintains in this book that we find the so-called good life not in good things but in living well--and the biblical book of Proverbs teaches us how to live that...

It can be a challenge to understand the Hebrew Bible's wisdom literature and how it relates to biblical history and theology, but John L. McLaughlin makes this complicated genre straightforward and accessible.This introductory-level textbook begins by...

Although scholars have for centuries primarily been interested in using the study of ancient Israel to explain, illuminate, and clarify the biblical story, Megan Bishop Moore and Brad E. Kelle describe how scholars today seek more and more to tell the...

The all-too-frequent disregard of historical and social contexts by many wisdom scholars often leads to the distortion of this literature and transforms its teachings into abstract ideas lacking any incarnation in the social and historical world of human...

The scenario that confronts us in the biblical text of 1 and 2 Kings is a turbulent one. Daniel Berrigan minces no words in his assessment of that biblical era. Prophets, kings, and the gods they worship -- all are found wanting. Berrigan examines the...

Praise Seeking Understanding sits at the intersection of three important fields in theology: theological exegesis, Augustinian studies, and contemporary church practice. Jason Byassee deftly brings the three together, revealing an important symbiotic...

A collection of fifty religious poems with matching scripture.The poems feature the Life of Christ, God, Faith and Redemption, Healing through Faith, Jesus by My Side, Heaven, Time for Prayer, Meditations of the Heart, The Sermon, To Worship and...

The Bible Story, written by William Canton in 1915, is a comprehensive retelling of the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. The book is divided into 365 chapters, one for each day of the year, and each chapter covers a different story or event from...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""The Ten Annual Accounts of the Collation of Hebrew Mss. of the Old Testament Begun in 1760, and Completed in 1769 (1770)"" is a historical book written by Benjamin Kennicott. The book describes the collation of Hebrew manuscripts of the Old Testament...

Religion and Genocide: Changing the Conversation is a cutting-edge introduction to the complex and controversial relationship between religion and genocide. This book aims to widen the reader's understanding of religion and those who practice it, the...

David Lynn returns to the Talksheets series with more Old Testament discussion questions for middle school students---Middle School TalkSheets on the Old Testament, Epic Bible Stories. A full year of topics and meaningful prompts will promote meaningful...

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment toScripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and...

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and...

Acknowledgements PART I: ORGANIZING CONGREGATIONS Local Churches and Synagogues Cause for Concern - Emerging Organizational Issues Three Churches and a Synagogue - Four Case Congregations PART II: CHALLENGES FOR CONGREGATIONS Mission Impossible? -...

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and...

The Old Testament is God's biography, the story of his passionate encounters with people and also a prequel to the story of Jesus. This book explores the sometimes shocking and cryptic writings in an effort to know God better.

'Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith. He was even called the friend of God.' (James 2.23)Abraham is the only character in the Bible to be described as 'the friend of God'. This comprehensive study by John Lennox...

In this book Richard J. Mouw, one of the foremost thinkers in the field of Christian ethics, develops a constructive theological ethic, employing primarily Calvinist themes. Exploring issues that are at the intersection of philosophical and theological...

Winner of the 2017 Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological PromiseWinner of the 2017 The George A. and Jean S. DeLong Book History Book PrizeThe discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls revealed a world of early Jewish writing larger than the Bible, from...

Designed as a supplementary resource for students who have an interest in the ancient Near East and biblical history, this volume provides a basic introduction to the historical, archaeological, and socio-contextual aspects of ancient Israel during its...

Peace is a gift. One of the most sought-after states of being is peace of mind. People spend a tremendous amount of time and resources searching for the thing that will give them peace in culture and society, which increasingly thrives on disharmony,...

We live in a world today where chaos and uncertainty rule the world. God's story offers the opportunity to thrive and coexist in our own communities. This book offers a chance to help people to connect with God in a relationship that is very different...

Imperfect Lives Perfect Grace follows the story of Leah and Tamar and explores what they teach us about facing difficult challenges and surviving through God's grace. It is about finding the grace that is needed in hard places. Leah and Tamar are very...

This book explores how the ancient Aramaic translations of the Hebrew Bible known as Targums are in part designed to guide readers to see the messianism of the biblical text. The interpreters who produced the Targums were careful readers of Scripture and...

In "The Mystical Glory of Chanukah," delve into the profound teachings of Kabbalah and the enchanting world of Hebrew letters, as you uncover the hidden light of Chanukah. This enlightening book takes you on a spiritual journey, exploring the mystical...

Since October 7th, Israeli women of faith have reached out to God from the depths of their experiences. In both English and Hebrew side-by-side, Az Nashir - We Will Sing Again: Women's Prayers for Our Time of Need is an anthology of the artistic...

 This guide is more than just a workbook; it's a compass for navigating life with strategic wisdom and prayerful insight. Key Features of the Manual:·        Dual Purpose: Ideal for both personal...

Ours is the first generation in modern times to understand the truly universal human condition and to seek to bring all peoples of the earth together in peace and harmony. We are the first generation to truly understand that we are faced with the...

„Seufzen, Wimmern, Jammerklagen!"Religiöser Fanatismus und die Angst vor dem Schwarzen Tod haben das Leben der Juden im Mittelalter für immer verändert. Waren die Juden noch vor den Kreuzzügen in Deutschland ein Teil der Dorf- und Stadtgemeinden, wurden...

\"Über die Entstehung des Judentums besitzen wir ein verhältnismäßig recht reichhaltiges Material. Sein Grundgesetz lässt nicht nur seine Einrichtung, sondern in seinen verschiedenen Schichtungen zugleich die Verhältnisse und Tendenzen erkennen, aus...