Author: William B. Silverman Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated ISBN: 1461733286 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 267
Book Description
Organized by subject, this is a collection of teachings and quotations from the Talmud, the Bible, rabbinical commentaries, and ancient and modern religious and secular writings. Writers include Elie Wiesel, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Hebrew poet Hayim Bialik, Cynthia Ozick, Emile Zola, Albert Einstein, Bruno Bettelheim, Gertrude Stein, Irving Howe, and Maimonides. In commentary that explains why these teachings remain meaningful to Jews today, Rabbi Telushkin addresses such issues as relationships between people; individuals and their quest for meaning; what God wants from us; the modern Jewish experience; and Jewish values as they confront the Holocaust, Zionism, and Israel. Telushkin's commentaries are especially helpful because of the myriad quotations from the Talmud. There are also anti-Semitic quotations from Pharaoh and Haman (the first two recorded anti-Semites), from Voltaire, Hitler, T. S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, H. L. Mencken, Gen. Ulysses Grant, Henry Ford, Charles Lindberg, and Louis Farrakhan, to name a few. But there is much wisdom here. Jews—and even non-Jews—will find the book a treasure. George Cohen (Booklist)
Author: Felicity Marshall Publisher: Sandcastle Books ISBN: 9781863682534 Category : Endangered species Languages : en Pages : 0
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Sage's Ark is an exquisitely illustrated tale of a young girl's quest to save endangered species. Orphaned and unable to speak, Sage lives with her aunt on a small island, caring for the local wildlife. A gift of magical paint brushes opens up an exciting new world for her, but adventure leads to danger when strangers stumble onto the island.
Author: Stuart S. Miller Publisher: Mohr Siebeck ISBN: 9783161485671 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 584
Book Description
Stuart S. Miller addresses a number of issues in the history of talmudic Palestine that are at the center of contemporary scholarly debate about the role rabbis played in society. In sharp contrast to recent claims that the rabbis were a relatively small and insular group with little influence, this book demonstrates that their movement was both more expansive and diffuse than a mere counting of named rabbis suggests. It also underscores some of the dynamics that allowed rabbinic circles to spread their teachings and to ultimately consolidate into an effective and productive movement.Many overlooked terms and passages in which rabbis and the members of their circles appear in the Talmud Yerushalmi are investigated, and special attention is given to the identity of persons who are collectively referred to after their places of residence (Tiberians, Sepphoreans, Southerners, etc.) While the results confirm the insular nature of the interests of the rabbis, they also point to the definition and coherence that this insularity provided their movement. Therein lies the secret of the success of rabbinic Judaism, which never depended upon sheer numbers but rather on the internal strength and sense of purpose of rabbinic circles. Subjects that are considered include: rabbinic households, the identity of the 'ammei ha-'arez and their relationship to the rabbis, village sages and their connection to urban rabbis, and the venue of rabbinic teachings, instructions, expositions, pronouncements, and stories.
Author: Brock Eastman Publisher: Under the Floorboards ISBN: 9781946692139 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 576
Book Description
HowlSage, the first of a series, is a fast-paced, exciting, and suspenseful action story about Taylor, a 15-year-old who is part of a secret society whose mission is to destroy the evil sages that walk the earth. As Taylor strives to solve the mystery of his missing father, will a new girl become a distraction with dangerous consequences?
Author: CSB Bibles by Holman Publisher: B&H Publishing Group ISBN: 1433644142 Category : Bibles Languages : en Pages : 1422
Book Description
The CSB Notetaking Bible is designed to enhance personal Bible study as well as preparation for teaching and preaching. Comparable to popular journaling Bibles on the market, this notetaking Bible contains a single-column setting, and abundant space is provided with a 1.75 inch note taking space on each page to make observations, record insights, raise questions, and suggest to yourself additional exploration of the text. The features of this CSB Bible include Smyth-sewn binding, a presentation page, single-column text, 1.75 inch margins for notetaking and Bible journaling, 8-point type, one-year Bible reading plan, concordance, full-color maps, and more. Available in brown genuine leather over board, teathertouch over board, cloth over board. CSB Bibles by Holman features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Holy Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture's life-transforming message and to share it with others.
Author: Alexei Sivertsev Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 9047407768 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 309
Book Description
This book suggests a new approach to the social history of Jewish religious movements in the Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. It argues that most of these movements and their traditions emerged within the context of complex interaction between traditional families and disciple circles.
Author: William B. Silverman
Author: Felicity Marshall
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Author: Michael Levi Rodkinson
Author: Michael Levi Rodkinson
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Author: Alexei Sivertsev