Judaism and Its Bible
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Judaism and Its Bible by Frederick E Greenspahn
Judaism and Its Bible explores the profoundly deep yet complex relationship between Jews, Judaism, and the Hebrew Bible, describing the extraordinary two-and-a-half-millennia journey of a people and its book that has changed the world.
"Greenspahn's book is a treasure trove of data about the Bible's place in Judaism throughout the ages"—Review of Biblical Literature
"Well written and accessible . . . useful for discussion groups or a synagogue class."—Reporter
"A well written introductory work about the Bible and its relationship to the Jewish people and Judaism. . . . Recommended for all libraries."—Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews
“Frederick Greenspahn brings us an abundance of gifts in this remarkable book: his expertise as a biblicist, his erudition in multiple areas of Jewish civilization, his formidable research skills, his experience as a popular university lecturer, and his skill as a writer.”—Ziony Zevit, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biblical Literature and Northwest Semitic Languages and Literatures, American Jewish University
“I am astonished by the breadth and depth of learning on display. The book’s comprehensiveness makes it a tour de force.”—Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies, Jewish Theological Seminary
"Well written and accessible . . . useful for discussion groups or a synagogue class."—Reporter
"A well written introductory work about the Bible and its relationship to the Jewish people and Judaism. . . . Recommended for all libraries."—Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews
“Frederick Greenspahn brings us an abundance of gifts in this remarkable book: his expertise as a biblicist, his erudition in multiple areas of Jewish civilization, his formidable research skills, his experience as a popular university lecturer, and his skill as a writer.”—Ziony Zevit, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biblical Literature and Northwest Semitic Languages and Literatures, American Jewish University
“I am astonished by the breadth and depth of learning on display. The book’s comprehensiveness makes it a tour de force.”—Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies, Jewish Theological Seminary
Frederick E. Greenspahn is the Gimelstob Eminent Scholar of Judaic Studies emeritus at Florida Atlantic University and former professor of religious and Judaic studies at the University of Denver. He has written and edited sixteen books, including An Introduction to Aramaic; When Brothers Dwell Together; The Preeminence of Younger Siblings in the Hebrew Bible; and Hapax Legomena in Biblical Hebrew. He is editor of the New York University Press series Jewish Studies in the Twenty-First Century.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780827615106 |
| ISBN 10 | 0827615108 |
| Title | Judaism and Its Bible |
| Author | Frederick E Greenspahn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jewish Publication Society |
| Year published | 2023-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 294 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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