Judaism Books

Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808-1888) war eine der charismatischsten Rabbiner-Persönlichkeiten im Deutschland des 19. Jahrhunderts. Eine Mischung aus deutsch-patriotischem Bildungsbürgertum und antimodernistischer Gelehrsamkeit, vereinigte er in seiner...

The first volume of the Corpus Inscriptionum Iudaeae/Palaestinae covers the inscriptions of Jerusalem from the time of Alexander to the Arab conquest in all the languages used for inscriptions during those times: Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, Latin, Syrian,...

This study brings together literary and philological criticism to offer a reading of Job 28 as poetry. The heart of the study consists of two major sections. The first is an interpretation of the poem against the heroic deeds of ancient kings described...

Is religion coming to an end? No, says religion scholar and interspiritual pioneer Netanel Miles-Yépez, it is an old and outworn idea of religion as "an-end-in-itself" that is coming to an end. "Religion," he says, "will go on; it is how we relate...

This is a collection of thoughts on Isaiah by Dr. Doug Derbyshire for his children, and is now made available for those who like Dr. Derbyshire states "love sitting with the Lord in prayer and praise, and then holding His word in my hands and memorizing,...

Durante muchos años, A. Gálvez ha escrito muchos poemas de una belleza poética que enlaza con los clásicos de la poesía mística española del Siglo de Oro. Muchos de ellos han sido insertados en sus distintas obras, pero nunca habían sido recogidos en...

A disciple, fool, and pious heretic, Daniel Jami weaves a map of poems, from separation to union and back again. Inviting the reader into the mythic realm of Love, Lover, and Beloved, this contemporary collection explores traditional motifs of Sufism's...

Daniel and the Lions' Den go together like Noah and the Ark, David and Goliath, and peanut butter and jelly. Other stories from this book are just a famous: Nebuchadnezzar's dreams, the Fiery Furnace, and the mysterious handwriting on the wall...

Part memoir, part commentary, Life on the Fringes charts a startling Jewish feminist journey both solitary and engaging. Haviva Ner-David draws us into the many facets of her life's story: a complex modern Orthodox childhood (including a battle with...

Award-winning Talmud teacher Judith Abrams brings her love of Jewish tradition to the musical stage in this new musical drama.Rachel's bat mitzvah is nearing, and fights with her mother are heating up. Will the ceremony marking Rachel's coming of age...

The Fun and Easy Way to Cut Out and Design Your Perfect Mitzvah Celebration Party Seating Plan!Creating the perfect table seating plan for your big party can be a complicated task- lots of trial and error - swapping around aunts, cousins, relatives and...

The Old Testament is full of Grace. If we look at the first twelve chapters of Genesis we can see this Grace flooding the entire narrative. Modern criticism of the Bible was developed without reference to modern archaeology or an understanding of...

Celebrating the Psalms is written for theological students, for working ministers and for those leading Bible studies.  The depths and variety of the psalms reflect every conceivable situation: success, anger, patience, frustration, joy, acceptance,...

Mihaels Laitmans (Ph. D. M. Sc. biokibernētikā, ontoloģijas un izziņas teorijas profesors) ir visā pasaulē pazīstams klasiskās kabalas speciālists. Viņa kā atzīta garīgā līdera noietais dzīves ceļš augstākā pakāpē ir neparasts: ieguvis...

Bu hayattan gerçekten ne istiyoruz? Hayattan istediklerimizi alabildik mi yoksa hala bir doyuma ulaşamadık mı? Ya da ne aradığımızı biliyor muyuz? Aynı formda yaşayan canlılar olarak aramızda hissettiğimiz bu ayrılığın ve nefretin nedeni nedir? Tabiatı...

Tüm Nesillerde Yaşamış Yüce Kabalistlerin SözleriErdemliğin incileri tüm nesillerde yaşamış yüce kabalistlerin sözleri:Bu hayattan gerçekten ne istiyoruz? Hayattan istediklerimizi alabildik mi yoksa hala bir doyuma ulaşamadık mı? Ya da ne aradığımızı...

Otantik Kabala Bilgeliğine GirişBu hayattan gerçekten ne istiyorsunuz? Hayattan istediklerimizi alabildik mi yoksa hala bir doyuma ulaşamadık mı? Ya da ne aradığımızı biliyor muyuz? Aynı formda yaşayan canlılar olarak aramızda hissettiğimiz bu ayrılığın...

Zohar'n kilidini açmak: Bu hayattan gerçekten ne istiyoruz? Hayattan istediklerimizi alabildik mi yoksa hala bir doyuma ulaşamadık mı? Ya da ne aradığımızı biliyor muyuz? Aynı formda yaşayan canlılar olarak aramızda hissettiğimiz bu ayrılığın ve nefreti...

How does God work in our lives? Through spectacle and wonder, or through simple unnoticed ways in our everyday? In The Ordinary Ways of God, pastor and Bible teacher David Roseberry explores how God moves through the mundane moments and quiet choices...

A Collection of Spiritual Poetry. In wooded crest, on dappled breast,The name is borne, upon the chest;Our hearts made bare, with no contrition,Seams rent, intent is the greatest volition!The young have not, what it is they seek,That they seek against...

Rich and passionate essays on specific social justice issues from leading rabbis, intellectuals and activists. Will inspire you to consider your obligations as a Jew and as a global citizen while challenging you to take thoughtful action in the world.

Matthew has previously visited with several saints from heaven, including the apostle John and Mary Magdalene. In this book, he spends time with another saint, the apostle Peter, who freely shares from his heart and answers numerous questions about his...

At Halford House in Richmond, England, Lance taught through the Bible, book by book. He gave an overview of each book, and shared tremendous teachings and study guides to encourage a deeper seeking of the Lord. This proves helpful in grasping the big...

An accessible introduction to an essential aspect of Judaism. Guided by Dr. Norman J. Cohen, beloved rabbi and professor of midrash, learn the origins and development of Torah and interact directly with the sacred texts of the Jewish tradition.

The definitive collection of ideas, inspiration and wit by Jewish women, from winners of Nobel Prizes and Oscars to women of the Bible to lesser known but equally remarkable women from many countries, time periods and backgrounds.

With clear explanations of Jewish terms, practices and history, explores ideas touched by the tradition of tikkun olam. Also addresses parallels in the Christian tradition, helping you better understand how the fundamentals of Judaism inform Christianity.

Live more harmoniously with yourself and others and discover your own spiritual gateway to God. Together Kabbalah and the personality types of the Enneagram enhance understanding of our deepest motivations, opening us to personal and spiritual growth.

A practical & inspirational companion to the conversion process for Jews-by-Choice and their families. Provides personal insights from over 50 people who have made this life-changing decision. Also helps non-Jewish family members understand the decision.

Blending Jewish theology and mysticism, shows how ancient Jewish mystical tradition can address the needs of our generation. Encourages today's modern seeker to stretch to new ways of thinking with both heart and mind through the wisdom of Kabbalah.

A practical "how-to" guide for parents and teens navigating the bar/bat mitzvah process. Everyone directly involved offers practical insights into growing as a family through the experience and making the process easier and more enjoyable for all.

Deepen your appreciation of Judaism as a way of living graciously. Reclaims grace as a core Jewish idea, presenting it as a key for unlocking the spiritual nature of all aspects of Judaism, looking at God, creation, covenant, faith and Jewish practice.

In the ancient Near East, the distinction between the divine realm and the material world was not always clear. In Mesopotamia, statues, kings, and even cultic utensils could become ""gods"" in their own right. Certain biblical traditions show this idea...

Exploring Biblical Kinship honors John J. Pilch, a long-time member of the Catholic Biblical Association and a founding member of the Context Group. The festschrift, generated by the Social-Science Taskforce of the CBA explores biological and fictive...

In this book, we explore the aim, expressions and outcomes of God's anger in the Hebrew Bible. We consider divine anger against the backdrop of human anger in order to discern those aspects of it that are recognizably human from those facets of it that...

The author explored sections on gatekeepers, treasures and tax collectors from the book of Chronicles in order to examine whether the selected passages can be used as a source to reconstruct the temple administration in the post-exilic period. The author...

This study of Jubilees 19-30 (Jacob traditions) focuses on the author's redaction of biblical tradition in Genesis 23-34, especially the additions to and deletions from the tradition. Two questions arise consistently: how did the writer interpret/redact...

This is a collection of essays on Israelite Poetry and Wisdom by Patrick Skehan who was Professor of Semitic Languages at CUA and which have appeared in CBQ over a span of years.

The regnal formulas in 1-2 Kings list the name of the king's mother for Judah, signaling an importance of her position and place within the books' theological presentation. This book investigates the passages in which the king's mother appears outside of...

The Joseph story starts when he was seventeen years old and ends with his death at one hundred and ten. These years included near death experiences, hatred among brothers, jealousy, a bizarre world of dreams, temptation, imprisonment, and his rise to...

What does the Bible REALLY say about hell? It depends on who you ask! There are many interpretations of what the Bible says, from traditionalism to universalism. During my young adult life, I began to question some of the sermons I was hearing. How could...