Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings Books

This book assesses why the Bible is so positive in its view of the poor, unlike most later literary and legislative works. It seeks to understand what historical circumstances brought about this elevated perception of the poor by exploring the clash of...

מה רבו כח התפילות בימי הרחמים, במיוחד הם הם על פי רבינו הרש"ש שתיקן את סדר הסליחות על פי האר"י הקדושבספר זה מסודר כל חלק מהסליחות לפי י"ב הפרצופים, בצבעים כדי שכל אחד יוכל לכוון בהם. גם בספר זה יש את ברכות השחר, תיקון חצות, ייחודים ועודהרב...

However you define it, deconstruction is impossible to deny. Ian Harber knows the fear and grief of deconstruction firsthand. Here, he tells the story of his own process of deconstruction and reconstruction over ten years and lays out a vision for a...

"Der Geist der talmudischen Auslegung der Bibel: Halachische Exegese, Erster Teil" by Hirsch S. Hirschfeld explores the spirit of Talmudic interpretation of the Bible, focusing on Halachic exegesis. This first part delves into the methods and principles...

Aderet Eliyahu by Elijah Rabinowitz, published in 1894, is a significant contribution to the study of Jewish texts. Written in Hebrew, this work provides insights into historical and religious contexts relevant to Judaism. It is a valuable resource for...

The Holy Scriptures of the Old Covenant in a Revised Translation, Volume 1 presents a meticulously revised rendition of the Old Testament. Spearheaded by the Massachusetts Bible Society and drawing significantly from the scholarly work of Charles...

In your desire to understand the Old Testament books called the Minor Prophets, have you ever struggled, thinking they were too complicated, unrelatable, or perhaps, even boring to study? Have you ever felt you were missing something as you stumbled over...

"O Lord, what fame Your name on earth receives...From children's mouths a founded strength achieves..." Within The Bible, God's Law is clear and images of wrath or judgement from the Almighty may come to mind. Yet, rooted in the center of it,...

Comentario al texto hebreo del Antiguo Testamento: Cantar de los Cantares es una obra cumbre de exégesis, teología y aplicación pastoral de Eclesiastés en los últimos dos siglos. Forma parte de la colección Comentario al texto hebreo del Antiguo...

The Mechanical method of translating is a new and unique style that translates each Hebrew word, prefix and suffix exactly the same way every time it occurs and in the same order as they appear in the Hebrew. This translation will allow the reader to see...

Admat kodesh, authored by Yitsa ben Eliyahu Pesa Goldhor and published in 1913, is a significant Hebrew text likely exploring themes within Jewish history or religious writings. As a work from the early 20th century, this book offers potential insights...

Sacred Books of the Buddhists, Volume 16, presents a compilation of significant Buddhist texts offering insights into Buddhist philosophy, ethics, and spiritual practices. This volume contributes to a deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings and their...

"Bible Characters, Gideon to Absalom" by Alexander Whyte offers insightful character studies of pivotal figures from the Old Testament. Whyte delves into the lives of Gideon, Samson, Samuel, Saul, David, Absalom, and more, exploring their strengths,...

The Legends of the Jews, Volume 3, translated by Henrietta Szold, presents a rich tapestry of Jewish folklore, traditions, and interpretations of biblical narratives. This volume continues the exploration of the Aggadah, the collection of rabbinic...

Altaramäische Urkunden aus Assur presents a collection of Aramaic documents discovered in the ancient city of Assur. Compiled by Mark Lidzbarski, a renowned scholar of Semitic languages, this volume offers invaluable insights into the linguistic and...

Provocative new readings of biblical texts by major contemporary Jewish writers.Lot's daughters rebel against their predatory father, Jacob wrestles an angel in a queer underground nightclub, Job arrives in the form of an avaricious former sorority...

Este libro está orientado a la escatología y mesianismo judío. La idea de un salvador que el pueblo hebreo esperaba, y donde ha habido gran número de debates, en especial desde la aparición de la figura de Yeshua (Jesús), por ser los cristianos quienes...

This book of essays includes some theological work of the author while studying at the Bible Centre of Rochester and Syracuse. He sincerely prays that everyone who reads this book will be blessed and enlightened through the words on these pages. It is...

Experience and research are clear: when pastors are criticized, attacked, and betrayed, they become confused, frustrated, and at times angry, and consequently, they experience acute pain—often causing deep wounds. Often not sure what to do, some...

The book of Job has long been considered the biblical text that is most relevant to the question of theodicy. Therefore, much of its interpretational history has focused on considering theological explanations for the problem of innocent suffering. This...

This volume incorporates all the articles and reviews published in volume 14 (2014) of the Journal of Hebrew Scriptures. It includes articles by Yitzhak Berger, Benjamin Scolnic, Simeon Chavel, Thomas Wagner, Yisca Zimran, Jason M. Silverman, Paul...

Though the Hebrew Bible often reflects and constructs a world that privileges men, many of its narratives play extensively with the gender norms of the society in which they were written. Drawing from feminist, masculinity and queer studies, Gender-Play...

This collection of writings is theological & biblical stories teachings mixed with modern times for understanding. As we deal with  the war we're in every day  for the souls of  the innocent. 

Twelve essays in English and German shed light on the theology and anthropology of Sirach. The present volume includes the proceedings of an international conference held in Eichstaett, Germany, in 2017.

Reconstructing the emergence of the Israelite monarchy involves interpreting historical research, approaching questions of ancient state formation, synthesizing archaeological research from sites in the southern Levant, and reexamining the biblical...

The greatest love story ever written, the Song of Solomon describes the emotional, unfolding story of the Bridegroom and His bride. Jeanne Guyon shows how the song of a young maiden, fervently in love with her suitor, becomes a powerful allegory of every

Experience Complete Forgiveness You can live in freedom from the pain, guilt and shame of the past Andrew Murray's in-depth study explains the wonderful effects of being forgiven. As you read and follow the principles in this book, you w

El autor afirma que la historia de Israel contiene un mensaje. Esta obra le brinda al creyente un comentario e instrumento de estudio particularmente útil.

Exploring the world of the Second Temple period (539 BCE-70 CE), in particular the vastly diverse stories, commentaries, and other documents written by Jews during the last three centuries of this period, Malka Z. Simkovich takes us to Jerusalem,...

What can we learn today about human relationships from reading the Hebrew Bible, filled with such ancient stories as that of a father who raised a knife to slaughter his beloved son?Contemporary Christian ethical discussions tend to treat the Hebrew...

"The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation" is a landmark work that brings to life the long-inaccessible ancient scrolls of Qumran. Three distinguished translators at the forefront of modern scrolls scholarship reveal the rich tapestry of writings known as...

""An Exposition: With Practical Observations, Upon The First Eleven Chapters Of The Book Of Genesis"" is a religious book written by Philip Henry in 1839. The book is a detailed analysis of the first eleven chapters of the Book of Genesis in the Bible,...

An Exposition Of The Book Of Proverbs is a comprehensive study of the biblical book of Proverbs, written by Charles Bridges and first published in 1847. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides an overview of the book of Proverbs,...

""An Exposition Of Isaiah Fifty-Two, 13, 14, 15 And Fifty-Three: Delivered Before The Council Of The Senate In The Law School On Friday, April 28, 1882"" is a book written by Salomon Marcus Schiller-Szinessy in 1882. The book is a detailed analysis of...

""A Historical Account of the Life and Reign of David, Book 3, V3: King of Israel, Interspersed with Various Conjectures, Digressions, and Disquisitions"" is a book written by Patrick Delany in 1742. The book provides a detailed historical account of the...

An Essay On Primeval History is a book written by John Kenrick and published in 1846. The book is an exploration of the earliest known history of humanity, from the creation of the world to the time of Abraham. Kenrick examines the biblical account of...

""An Elucidation of the Prophecies"" is a religious text written by Joseph Tyso in 1838. The book provides an exposition of the books of Daniel and the Revelation, offering a comprehensive analysis of the prophecies contained within these texts. Tyso's...

The Bible book of Psalms is one of the most wonderful stores of poetry in the world, and millions of Christians have benefitted from reading them.  This book was written to provide an introduction to the Psalms and the key themes that the Psalmists...