Judaism Books

With his typical interpretive coherence, Walter Brueggemann explores more than one hundred Old Testament themes--from "ancestors" to "YHWH." Providing much more than dictionary-style entries, Brueggemann acknowledges the deep interconnectedness of these...

Jewish mysticism can be quite a puzzle to the uninitiated. For example, does the term "mysticism" mean the same thing here as in other contexts? Also, in what sense are the various phenomena that come under this heading really "Jewish"? In a thorough...

Not unlike Rimbaud's "batteau ivre," Judaism drifts further and further away from its life-force and source without which Judaism cannot long endure. This book is a challenge to the true "talmudim" within Jewish Orthodoxy to boldly reclaim for Judaism...

This book will explain who the original Hebrews are according to the Bible. The intent of this book is to make some corrections for people that have read the Bible over the centuries and have been misguided concerning the original Hebrews.

This fascinating translation of a heretofore unknown Yiddish work offers new insights into the ethical teachings of the great rabbi, The Chofetz Chaim. Originally compiled in Yiddish by Rabbi Shmuel Greiniman, this translation contains 100 intriguing...

Traditionalist commentators assume that the author of Kohelet was a man ofdeep religious sensibilities and that his words, as obscure as they sometimesmay be, reflect profound religious insights. They therefore tend to readKohelet as a series of...

A lifetime of hard-won wisdom and insight into the human heart iscontained in this collection of eighty impassioned essays on ethical andspiritual issues ranging from racial injustice and the abuses of power tothe legacy of the Holocaust, from the...

Justice is a theme that courses throughout the literature of Judaism, and yet, it would be difficult to find anything beyond an occasional journal or book article that directly addresses the subject for a variety of reasons that are discussed in this...

First published in 1982, The Triangular Connection explores the relationship between two countries, the USA and Israel, and Jews resident in America. Spanning from British Colonial times until 1949, the year in which Israel was admitted to the United...

This short but highly significant study is the first real sequel to Professor Martin Hengel's classic and monumental work Judaism and Hellenism. It demonstrates from a wealth of evidence, much of it made readily available here for the first time, that in...

A clear, concise and up-to-date introduction a central topic in biblical studies Written with the needs of students in mind Provides readers with the 'big picture' and shows how they can develop the skills to formulate their own interpretations The...

A study of Catholic perceptions of Jews, Judaism, and Israel, offering an exploration of biographical narratives and reflections on Holocaust trauma, conversion, Zionism, and religious identity.

Lo and Behold! is for everyone who has ever wondered that makes the Bible one of the world's greatest and most enduring works of literary genius. From the first awe-inspiring story of creation to the extraordinary antics of the book of Jonah, this volume...

I am placing the scanned Lambert Bos 1709 LXX in book form for easier reference when using the Apostolic Bible Polyglot (from apostolicbible.com). Often the apparatus will say "See Bos for variants," but I could not find any book form of the Bos LXX, so...

Magisterarbeit aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich Judaistik, Note: 2,6, Universität Potsdam, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die deutsche Geschichte ist geprägt von traditionsreichen Kontinuitäten einerseits und vielfältigen, oft sprunghaften Veränderungen...

Pirke de-Rabbi Eliezer represents a late development in "midrash", or classical rabbinic interpretation, that has enlightened, intrigued and frustrated scholars of Jewish culture for the past two centuries. Midrash and Multiplicity addresses the problems...

The nine preserved Latin homilies on Isaiah represent a little-known work by Origen, translated here into German for the first time. Short annotations are provided to clarify difficult passages. Besides covering the historical process in which Origen's...

Geschichte ist nicht re-konstruierbar. "Konstruiren muss man bekanntlich die Geschichte immer... Der Unterschied ist nur, ob man gut oder schlecht konstruirt." (J. Wellhausen, 1886). Dieses Buch konstruiert mit Daten, mit rationalen und kontrollierbaren...

Der Traktat Ketubot ("Eheverträge") bespricht u.a. die schon bei Eheschließung für den Fall der Scheidung oder des Todes des Mannes ausgesetzte Summe, dazu allgemein die Pflichten des Manns und der Frau gegeneinander, den Besitz der Frau, das Erbrecht...

This volume presents the first critical edition of the Coptic translation of the Corpus Ieremiae in the Coptic Sahidic dialect. It evaluates all the available texts (codices) and also considers secondary texts (lectionaries, quotations). The critical...

This book is a summary of the master work of the Ari Z'al ; "The Etz Hayim" (The Tree of Life). It describes the evolution of the worlds, the Sephirot and their various configurations, in a clear and concise language, which only retains the essential...

The Biblical Path of Life is a study designed to help anyone understand how simply yet intricately the Bible is put together. It is a study for: an individual, a family, a small-group Bible study, or a Sunday School program for all ages. The Bible is the...

Timely Words offers insights into many of the religious and secular occasions throughout the year that mark the modern American Jewish calendar, starting with the fall (incorporating Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur) and moving, consecutively, through...

Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you.Be touched and taught by the story of a former headstrong Marine who became heartstrong for Jesus when he experienced His amazing grace. This book will inspire you to want to know God more deeply and teach...

Have you ever thought that you could never live a life of faith like the heroes in the Bible? Caleb was an ordinary man. He wasn't a preacher, a politician, a CEO, or a first responder. He wasn't famous. He wasn't even a hero!"He was an ordinary man...

Israel education has been taking on an increasing high profile in the Jewish community. But is it effective? Can old messages speak to a new generation? Or is a new approach called for?LOVING THE REAL ISRAEL draws from the writings of Jewish...

A step-by-step instruction how to quiet your inner voice of conflict. As an experienced therapist teaches you how to pray and meditate, you will learn self-mastery; how to become the “designer” of your reality and create a sense of peace and...

This book is meant for everyone. The information and strategies that it provides were tested over the past three decades in my work as a marriage and family counselor. They have helped couples preparing for marriage as well as married couples whose...

This book is the fourteenth of the Talmudic Logic Studies series. These studies combine classic logical and Talmudic tools to get to the root of the logical insights found in the Talmud. In previous volumes, the authors  discussed ways of...

The Bridge to the New Testament covers the 420 years between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament.  This period gave birth to who we are today—our politics, laws, science, mathematics, institutions, and even the...

This book is a Festschrift offered by twelve Catholic theologians and philosophers to the great Jewish theologian David Novak. Each of the twelve essays is followed by a response by David Novak, and it thereby represents a significant addition to his...

2022 Reprint of the 1925 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Many African Americans have rejected the Christianity they associate with slaveowners in favor of religions with...

Provides spiritual activities, meditations, prayers and simple rituals to accommodate any lifestyle. Bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, acceptance of the past and transformation for the future, helping us embrace the Divine in daily life.

Explores peoplehood as a unifying concept for a people struggling profoundly with Jewish identity. Draws on history, sacred texts and contemporary scholarship to define collective and personal Jewish identity and the nature of identity construction.

A step-by-step guide to the traditional Shabbat Seder, with complete Hebrew, Hebrew transliterations and English translations of the Shabbat Seder blessings and prayers. A companion to Shabbat: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the...

Spiritual tools for you to create and wholeheartedly enter into Jewish life cycle ceremonies and celebrations. Includes practices from the full spectrum of Jewish life to guide you in making Jewish rites come alive with meaning, beauty and lasting impact.

With biblical and historical background, insight into contemporary practice and personal stories, this easy-to-understand guide explains nine rituals in Jewish spiritual practice and shows how they can deepen Christians' understanding of their own faith.

The Book of Psalms is intimate and personal; instead of telling stories with God as the central actor, the psalmists talk to-and about-God. Keeping Faith with the Psalms leads you into the Psalms to discover and shape your own personal theology.

An inspiring and practical guide to your life as a couple in the context of the Jewish holidays. Creative exercises and guided discussions help you connect to tradition, community and each other and find opportunities for spiritual and relational growth.

Have you ever wished you could have a do-over? Or perhaps you've thought, If only I knew then what I know now. What do you do when faced with something you've never experienced before? Where do you go? Where do you even look to find insight?In Life...

The Golden Candlestick is an essential resource for Christians seeking to empower themselves about the godhead and the rapture. It is ideal for leaders and pews. Is the rapture real or fictional? When will it occur? What biblical sign indicates the...