Reading Jewish Religious Texts

Reading Jewish Religious Texts
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9781136651830
ISBN-13 : 1136651837
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Book Synopsis Reading Jewish Religious Texts by : Eliezer Segal

Download or read book Reading Jewish Religious Texts written by Eliezer Segal and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading Jewish Religious Texts introduces students to a range of significant post-biblical Jewish writing. It covers diverse genres such as prayer and liturgical poetry, biblical interpretation, religious law, philosophy, mysticism and works of ethical instruction. Each text is newly translated into English and accompanied by a detailed explanation to help clarify the concepts and arguments. The commentary also situates the work within its broader historical and ideological context, giving readers an enhanced appreciation of its place in the Jewish religious experience. This volume includes a comprehensive timeline, glossary and bibliography.


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Reading Jewish Religious Texts introduces students to a range of significant post-biblical Jewish writing. It covers diverse genres such as prayer and liturgica