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Academic Studies Press Siddur Hatefillah: The Jewish Prayer Book.
Book SynopsisHebrew University Professor Emeritus and Israel Prize recipient Eliezer Schweid (1929-2022) is widely regarded as one of the greatest historians of Jewish thought of our era. In Siddur Hatefillah, he probes the Jewish prayer book as a reflection of Judaism's unity and continuity as a unique spiritual entity; and as the most popular, most uttered, and internalized text of the Jewish people. Schweid explores texts which process religious philosophical teaching into the language of prayer, and/or express philosophical ideas in prayer’s special language – which the worshipper reflects upon in order to direct prayer, and through which flows hoped-for feedback. With the addition of historical, philological, and literary contexts, the study provides the reader with first-time access to the comprehensive meaning of Jewish prayer—filling a vacuum in both the experience and scholarship of Jewish worship.Table of ContentsTranslator’s AcknowledgementsTranslator’s Introduction: Eliezer Schweid as Worshipper in the State of IsraelAuthor’s Preface: My Path to the Jewish Prayer Book (Siddur Hatefillah)Introduction: The Siddur (Jewish Prayer Book): Its Sources, Goal, and Theological Basis Worship of God and the Process of the Sacred Congregation’s Formation and Expression Prayer as a Form of Primal Expression of the Human Soul Torah and Prayer: The Problem of Love and Sin in the Relations between God and the Human Being The “Name and Kingship” Blessing as the Fundamental Rubric of Standing before God in Prayer Establishing the Covenant of Faith between the Individual Human Being and His God Principles of Faith Keriyat Shema—Covenant of Love between God and His People The Poetics of the Shema and the Shemoneh Esrei The Shemoneh Esrei Prayer: The Kedushah (Sanctification) and Ḥaninat Hada’at (God as Giver of Knowledge) The Shemoneh Esrei Prayer—Requests by the Individual in the Assembly: Teshuvah (Repentance) and Forgiveness The Shemoneh Esrei Prayer: Redemption, Healing, and Livelihood The Shemoneh Esrei (Eighteen Benedictions) That Are Really Nineteen: Redemption from Deepening Exile The Shemoneh Esrei—Responding in Anticipation of Complete Redemption Types of Biblical Poetry as a Source of Prayer Between the Poetry of Prophecy and Prayer The Poetry of the Psalms: Personal-Soulful and Societal-Political Messages Hymnal Song for the Sabbath Day. The “Sign” between God and His Treasured Nation and the Isolation from Christianity Breaking the Boundary of Mystery between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Earth: Praying with Devekut (Adherence) and with Kavanah (Intention) Epilogue: The Universality and Perpetuity of Moving from Slavery to Freedom and from Exile to RedemptionGlossaryIndex
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Princeton University Press The Ladder of Jacob
Book SynopsisRife with incest, rape, and murder, the biblical story of Jacob and his children must have troubled ancient readers. This title traces the steps of ancient biblical interpreters as they struggled with such problems. It reveals how they often fixed on a little detail in the Bible's wording to 'deduce' something not openly stated in the narrative.Trade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2007 "The Ladder of Jacob is one of the most readable and attractive introductions to the general style of traditional Jewish reasoning from Scripture. It captures the strange combination of playfulness with deadly seriousness that characterizes this exegetical tradition, and which makes studying it so enjoyable. The methods it works with are profoundly interesting to the historian of ideas, who will be aware of parallels in other scriptural religions."--John Baron, Times Literary Supplement "James L. Kugel demonstrates that ... ancient sources described the biblical narratives in terms of various motifs that brought fresh meanings to the stories and their place in Israel's religious history... Kugel helpfully guides us through the marvelous world of ancient biblical interpretation."--Publishers Weekly "In his elegant new book, ... James L. Kugel takes on ... perplexing ... questions with great erudition and admirable lucidity... Whether unravelling some philological tangle or reconciling divergent readings, he has the enviable knack of capturing his reader's attention and keeping it firmly tethered... Whether discussing Reuben's sin with Bilhah or the priesthood of Levi or Judah and Tamar, Mr. Kugel moves easily from moral dilemmas to textual enigmas; his book thus serves as a guide to interpretation as well."--Eric Ormsby, New York Sun "Biblical scholar Kugel offers an in-depth study of some of the more difficult stories of Jacob and Jacob's family... [A]ny biblical researcher can profit from understanding the questions raised by these text, and analyzing the answers they provide. A valuable resource."--Library Journal "Highly recommended... James L. Kugel persuasively argues that ancient interpreters did more than simply apologize for the less-than-illustrious behavior of certain biblical figures ... by demonstrating how exegetical motifs arise from some quirk in scripture... Kugel has written a book that is obviously important for specialists (it will certainly be instrumental in reevaluating the history of the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs), but he is so remarkably adept at making opaque materials accessible to nonspecialists that both novices and the initiated will read his latest work with evident relish."--Choice "James Kugel...is an expert in the history of biblical interpretation and well equipped to write a book that gives the reader an introduction to and explanation of the ancient exegesis of the particular text from Genesis under discussion in this book... [It] can be recommended for every one interested in the development of certain biblical traditions, but especially for those interested in the way ancient interpreters treated biblical texts."--S I Cronje, Verbum et Ecclesia "[Kugel]...takes half a dozen Biblical stories--Jacob's career, his heavenly ladder, the rape of Dinah, Reuben's dalliance with Bilhah, Levi's elevation to priesthood, Judah's victimization of Tamar--and invites the reader to accompany him in a survey of ancient Biblical commentaries which range far beyond the well known canonical literature...James Kugel has presented the reader with a dazzling array of Midrashic and other texts which testify to the extraordinary vitality of the rabbinic mind and its successors in unpackaging the hidden meanings in the Hebrew Bible."--Arnold Ages, Chicago Jewish Star "[Kugel] masterfully reveals why mishnaic, rabbinic, and targumic commentaries make the moves they do by analytically assessing the how and the why in each step. In this sense what Kugel does, helps the most rigid historical-critical exegetes ... become more alert to the intricacies of the literary-syntactical elements--particularly the cruxes--and also become more appreciative of the artistic aspects of ancient allegorical methods."--Craig D. Bowman, Book Reviews and Notes "Kugel ... most elegantly and convincingly explores how ... early interpreters conceived of the Bible and of their hermeneutical task... This book--and Kugel's major oeuvre of recuperating early exegesis--is an important, fascinating, and often brilliant endeavor."--Ronald Hendel, Interpretation "I can certainly recommend Kugel's book as yet another masterpiece of the history of interpretation. It should serve as a guide for others attempting to do so, as well as a wonderful sourcebook for those working on Genesis."--Dan Clanton, Journal of Hebrew Scriptures "All in all a fascinating and valuable contribution to the history of interpretation."--R. Tomes, Society for Old Testament StudiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix List of Abbreviations xi Chapter One: Jacob and the Bible's Ancient Interpreters 1 Chapter Two: The Ladder of Jacob 9 Chapter Three: The Rape of Dinah, and Simeon and Levi's Revenge 36 Chapter Four: Reuben's Sin with Bilhah 81 Chapter Five: How Levi Came to Be a Priest 115 Chapter Six: Judah and the Trial of Tamar 169 Chapter Seven: A Prayer about Jacob and Israel from the Dead Sea Scrolls 186 Notes 223 Subject Index 263 Hebrew Bible Index 271 Index of Motifs Studied 276
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Paulist Press International,U.S. Reading the Old Testament An Introduction
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Paulist Press International,U.S. Reading the Old Testament An Introduction Second
Book SynopsisLawrence Boadt's Reading the Old Testament was recognized as a classic almost from its date of publication in 1984. Without in any way diminishing its famed clarity, judiciousness, and theological depth, two prominent scholars, Richard Clifford and Daniel Harrington, have brought the book into the twenty-first century.
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Paulist Press International,U.S. Dark God Cruelty Sex and Violence in the Old
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Paulist Press International,U.S. The Psalms Songs of Faith and Praise The Revised
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Paulist Press International,U.S. Introduction to the Prophets Their Stories
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Paulist Press International,U.S. The Theology and Spirituality of the Psalms of
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PAULIST PR What Are They Saying About the Book of Jonah
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PAULIST PR Old Testament Parallels
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Baylor University Press The Lord by Wisdom Founded the Earth
Book SynopsisIlluminates the Old Testament theological themes of creation and covenant, interpreting them through the lens of wisdom. Katharine Dell shifts attention from the Genesis accounts of creation to allow for a fresh reading from texts in Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes.
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Baylor University Press Minor Prophets for Living
Book SynopsisTakes us to a portion of the Bible often overlooked in devotional and inspirational literature, showing how the prophets of Israel and Judah have much to teach us today. For each day of the year, Mark Lanier reflects on the words of these prophets, relates their messages to the struggles facing Christians today, and concludes with a prayer.
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1517 Media Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible: Revised
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1517 Media Vast as the Sea: Hebrew Poetry and the Human
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1517 Media Psalms, Islam, and Shalom: A Common Heritage of
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Hodder & Stoughton Listening for God in Torah and Creation: A weekly
Book Synopsis'The essence of Jewish life is not the bland performance of the Torah's commandments, but rather love of Torah and the way of life to which it is the guide.'Tap into the wisdom of one the world's ancient religions by meditating on Rabbi Wittenberg's engaging, contemporary, spiritual, social and ethical insights to the Torah. Rooted in decades of devoted immersion in Jewish learning, humanist literature, concern for people at all ages and stages of life, environmental activism and a love of nature, Rabbi Wittenberg offers wisdom relevant to Jews, Christians and spiritual seekers of all and no faiths.Over the hundred and more passages, key issues considered include: Compassion and kindness; Creation and wonder; Emotional struggles; Environment and our relationship to nature; Ethical challenges; Illness and suffering; Identity and community; Justice and Social Justice; Refugees and strangers; Remorse and repentance; Responsibility; Searching for meaning; Seeking God.Trade ReviewAs the world changes at an ever increasing pace it becomes increasingly important for followers of the various traditions to have a greater understanding of faiths other than their own. Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, writing from a Jewish perspective, has written a profound and eloquent series of reflections which show how directly relevant they are to the followers of Judaism today but also to followers of other major faiths. In these reflections, through his own considerable scholarship, he presents Jewish teaching which will immediately be appreciated by anyone who is concerned about the moral, ethical and spiritual issues of our time. -- Terry Waite CBEAs I have found in my own friendship and dialogue with Jewish leaders, engaging with Jewish tradition can provide a fresh perspective on texts which are so familiar to us, and so offers an opportunity for us to deepen our knowledge and love of God. Encountering a Jewish perspective on the scriptures we share is also a wonderful starting point for Christians seeking to understand Judaism in its historic and contemporary forms - something which is so important given the difficult history of the relationship between our faiths. As such, Rabbi Wittenberg's book is a gift to many Christian readers. -- Archbishop Justin WelbyJonathan has managed to find an attractive balance between scholarship, contemporary relevance, and deep wisdom springing from many years of study, prayer, immersion in the tradition, and experience of pastoral responsibility and of life. Such distillations are not common. -- Professor David FordThis beautifully crafted book reflects its author's spiritual and ethical preoccupations. Addressing the fraught realities of daily life, Rabbi Wittenberg listens for the sacred in all that draws breath and in nature itself. It is nothing short of a classic religious text for our disjointed times. * Jewish Chronicle *
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Academic Studies Press The Believer and the Modern Study of the Bible
Book SynopsisThe essays in this volume address the conundrum of how Jewish believers in the divine character of the Sinaitic revelation confront the essential questions raised by academic biblical studies. The first part is an anthology of rabbinic sources, from the medieval period to the present, treating questions that reflect a critical awareness of the Bible. The second part is a series of twenty-one essays by contemporary rabbis and scholars on how they combine their religious beliefs with their critical approach to the Bible.Trade Review“For observant Judaism to survive biblical criticism’s heavy artillery it will have to further articulate the meaning of its faith claims. This will allow it to remain faithful to its traditions while maintaining a mature dialogue with contemporary modes of thought. … The authors’ sophisticated theological discourse inspires those who care about this tension to guide that debate towards the theological arena and away from the Beit Midrash. That is the arena in which orthodox creativity is most possible. The book convincingly demonstrates that retooling our theological formulations will allow orthodoxy to see these modernizing trends as complementary, not adversarial.” —Rabbi Ysoscher Katz, Marginalia“The Believer and the Modern Study of the Bible is an important and accessible collection of articles. For the traditional Orthodox Jew, curious about the ‘modern Study of the Bible,’ this is a highly recommended first work. The book also provides fascinating insights into areas of religious culture and sociology—demonstrating the varied intellectual scaffolding being constructed to bridge two disciplines that are often at odds.” —David Tesler, AJL ReviewsTable of Contents Introduction Preface to the English Translation Acknowledgments Annotated Anthology—"Wisdom and Knowledge Will be Given to You" Yoshi Fargeon Articles General Overview A Personal Perspective on Biblical History, the Authorship of the Torah, and Belief in its Divine Origin Shawn Zelig Aster The Sages as Bible Critics Yehuda Brandes The Tanakh as History Marc Zvi Brettler Kabbalah as a Shield against the "Scourge" of Biblical Criticism: A Comparative Analysis of the Torah Commentaries of Elia Benamozegh and Mordecai Breuer Adiel Cohen Orthodoxy and the Challenge of Biblical Criticism: Some Reflections on the Importance of Asking the Right Question Tamar Ross Ask the Rabbi: "Biblical Criticism is Destroying my Religious Faith!" Yuval Cherlow The Theophany at Sinai and the Passages of Revelation "I Shall Fear God Alone and Not Show Favor in Torah": A Conceptual Foundation for Wrestling with Biblical Scholarship David Bigman Revelation and Religious Authority in the Sinai Traditions Benjamin Sommer The Torah Speaks to People Chezi Cohen The Revelation Narratives: Analyses and Theological Reflections on Exodus, Deuteronomy, and Classical Midrash Avraham Shammah The Ethical Challenge The Binding of Isaac and Historical Contextuality Chayuta Deutsch Manasseh, King of Judah, in Early rabbinic Literature: An Erudite, Unfettered, and Creative Biblical Critic Hananel Mack Justification, Denial, and "Terraforming": Three Theological-Exegetical Models Amit Kula The Bible in Historical Context The Names of God and the Dating of the Biblical Corpus Yoel Elitzur Discrepancies between Laws in the Torah Joshua Berman Between the Prophet and his Prophecy: Ezekiel's Visionary Temple in its Historical Context Tova Ganzel The Torah of Moses and the Laws of the Nations: A Study in the Teachings of Rabbi Tzadok Ha-Kohen of Lublin Avia Hacohen Illuminating Inscriptions Yaakov Medan Archaeology and the Bible Haggai Misgav The Book of Daniel and the Twenty-First-Century Religious Bible Student Rivka Raviv
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Verlag Vittorio Klostermann Kabale: Das Geheimnis Des Hebraischen Humanismus
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Schwabe Verlagsgruppe Die Philosophie Des Mittelalters: Byzanz.
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Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities Notes on R. Saadya Gaon's Translation of the
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