Judaism Books

Gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and significance of the Mosaic sacrifices in Leviticus, through the insightful commentary of W.M. Rodwell. This meticulously researched work explores the history and context of these ancient religious rites, and...

The Book of Job is one of the most challenging books of the Bible to understand. A.M. Stewart offers valuable insights into this complex text, using his expertise in Hebrew and its relation to ancient Near Eastern culture to provide a comprehensive...

The Fabrication of the Pentateuch Proved by the Anachronisms Contained in Those Books is a seminal work of biblical scholarship. Written in the mid-19th century, it challenges the traditional view of the authorship of the Pentateuch and argues that the...

A commentary on the biblical book of Proverbs, providing a close look at the language and themes of this ancient wisdom literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

An engaging exploration of the prophetic literature of the Old Testament by renowned theologian C. I. Scofield. This book provides valuable insights into the nature of prophecy and the historical events that shaped the lives of the biblical prophets.This...

A collection of stories, poems, and essays intended to be read aloud on Sabbath evenings in Jewish households. The pieces touch on morality, ethics, and spirituality, blending traditional Jewish values with modern perspectives.This work has been selected...

This catalogue is a significant contribution to the study of Syriac manuscripts and provides detailed information on the holdings of the University of Cambridge library. A. A. Bevan's introduction provides valuable historical context, and the catalogue...

Dieses Sammelbuch enthält eine umfassende Sammlung von Texten und Schriften zum Thema Judentum. Es ist ein unverzichtbares Referenzwerk für jeden, der sich mit der jüdischen Religion und Kultur auseinandersetzt und bietet eine breite Palette an Schriften...

Dieser Handkommentar bietet eine umfassende und tiefgründige Analyse des Alten Testaments. Gunkel und Nowack untersuchen die Texte aus historischer, sprachlicher und theologischer Perspektive und bieten damit Einblicke in die Bedeutung und den Einfluss...

Dieses Werk von Lajos Blau behandelt die masoretische Textkritik des Tanach, das Heilige Buch der Juden. Dabei werden die wichtigsten Probleme der masoretischen Tradition diskutiert und Lösungsansätze vorgestellt. Das Buch ist eine wertvolle Quelle für...

Cet ouvrage propose un choix d'illustrations inspirées de l'Ancien Testament accompagnées d'un texte explicatif. Les illustrations, réalisées par des artistes de renom, offrent une vision originale et profonde des récits bibliques.This work has been...

Mystères de la création est une traduction française du livre hébreu רזי הבריאה de l'auteur mystique juif Abraham ben Samuel Abulafia. Alexandre Weill offre un guide précieux sur les enseignements de la Kabbale juive et une exploration poussée de la...

Ce livre est bien plus qu'une simple traduction des Psaumes : Berthier et les Perisse Frères offrent une lecture profonde et éclairante de ce texte sacré. Leur ouvrage se veut un guide spirituel pour tous ceux qui cherchent à comprendre les mystères de...

This commentary offers insights into the prophecies of Isaiah, with practical applications for the modern reader. Bertram and Tucker draw upon their extensive biblical knowledge to provide a clear and engaging interpretation of Isaiah's words. This...

The Book of Koheleth, commonly known as Ecclesiastes, is one of the most enigmatic books of the Old Testament. In this scholarly work, Charles Henry H. Wright provides a fresh translation of the Hebrew text and analyzes the book in the context of modern...

In The Tabernacle of Moses, William Mudge provides a detailed analysis of the biblical story of the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wanderings in the wilderness. In sixteen discourses, Mudge explores the...

In this groundbreaking study of Hebrew folklore, Higgens explores the complex interplay between religion and superstition in Jewish culture. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts and contemporary accounts, he offers a richly...

In The Story of Noah's Ark, Augustus Francis Tollemache retells the biblical story of Noah and the Great Flood through a series of eight sermons. From the preparations for the flood to the eventual landing of the ark on Mount Ararat, Tollemache presents...

In Judaism Surveyed, Abraham Benisch delivers five insightful lectures on Judaism and its various tenets. These lectures serve as a vital resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Judaism and its rich history.This work has been selected...

Coghlan offers a detailed and engaging analysis of the Book of Genesis and the Gospel of Matthew, illuminating the texts with insightful commentary and numerous scriptural references. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and laypeople alike.This...

Die Geschichte Bileams und seine Weissagungen sind eine wichtige Quelle der jüdischen und christlichen Tradition. In diesem Buch wird die Geschichte ausführlich untersucht und interpretiert. Es bietet Einblick in die Kultur und Religion des antiken...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This is the first book ever written strictly on the subject of the lesser-known Jewish law found in the Torah (Bible), concerning eating only "yashan" (literally, "old grain"), also spelled "yoshon". In our modern times of...

How well are the psalms understood? The parables seem more accessible, but are they? And as familiar as we are with the texts of the psalms and the parables, how open are we to new perspectives on them?The studies in Like a Tree Planted, the first...

In 1839, Muslims attacked the Jews of Meshhed, murdering 36 of them, and forcing the conversion of the rest. While some managed to escape across the Afghan border, and some turned into true believing Muslims, the majority adopted Islam only outwardly,...

Mordecai M. Kaplan (1881-1983), founder of Reconstructionism, is the preeminent American Jewish thinker and rabbi of our times. His life embodies the American Jewish experience of the first half of the twentieth century. With passionate intensity and...

In creative, analytical retellings of biblical tales about women, Aschkenasy demonstrates how recurring situations, dilemmas, and modes of conduct represent the politics of women’s realities in premodern civilization—how women’s lives...

Judaism Faces the Twentieth Century is the first critical examination of the early life of Mordecai Caplet—the sources of his inspiration, the evolution of his thought as a religious ideologue, and his inner struggles.Kaplan is perhaps the most...

The Hebrew Goddess demonstrates that the Jewish religion, far from being pure monotheism, contained from earliest times strong polytheistic elements, chief of which was the cult of the mother goddess. Lucidly written and richly illustrated, this third...

Despite its deceptively simple title, this book ponders the thorny issue of the place of the Bible in Jewish religion and culture. By thoroughly examining the complex link that the Jews have formed with the Bible, Jewish scholar Jean-Christophe Attias...

Contemplative Nation repudiates the tendentious claim that theology is alien to Judaism with an account of Jewish theology that affirms the diverse forms and functions of Jewish theological language and that highlights the interdependence of reflection...

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...

Judah's Scepter and Joseph's Birthright is a comprehensive analysis of the prophecies of scripture regarding the royal family of Judah and the many nations of Israel. Written by J.H. Allen, the book explores the biblical accounts of Jacob's twelve sons...

Take a moment and think about your life. What personal trials, disasters, or setbacks have you had to overcome? Were there moments you thought you couldn't possibly persevere through? God gives an example of someone in a similar situation: the prophet...

The biblical narrative of the Exodus and of Moses, the reluctant prophet who was chosen to lead it, deals with the critical formative event in the history of ancient Israel. However, the narrative also contains a number of enigmatic passages as well as...