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Gefen Publishing House Genesis: A Torah for All Nations
Book SynopsisOver seven billion people live on earth. According to Jewish tradition, they are obligated in the seven universal commandments, the Noahide laws. Where does God elaborate on His expectations for mankind? This book posits that the first eleven chapters of Genesis, which have little to do with the Jewish people per se, are thematically set apart as a teaching for all of humanity, a Torah for all nations. Jeff Jaffes deep dive into the first eleven chapters of Genesis reveals a tapestry of forty-two essential messages. They address fundamental philosophical themes: the nature of God, reward and punishment, confession and repentance, the World to Come, and more. This handbook for humanity incorporates surprisingly contemporary messages about gender equality, the role of science and technology, stewardship of the environment, and the necessity of a positive partnership between Jews and the nations of the world. Traditional scholars will appreciate new insights, while all people will find here a unique perspective on the Bibles expectations of them.
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Gefen Publishing House Parshah Themes in Historical Perspective
Book SynopsisThis is a two-volume collection of Rabbi Evan Hoffmans essays, arranged according to the annual Torah reading cycle. For each essay, a biblical verse or passage serves as the point of departure for an exploration of broader themes in the history of the Jewish people or the evolution of Jewish thought and practice. Classical rabbinic texts as well as external and non-canonical sources are examined in a spirit of free inquiry. The author seeks to understand the historical context in which the sages and early exegetes offered their respective interpretations. For the layman accustomed to exclusively traditional methods of interpretation, these essays offer entrée to the realm of academic Jewish studies. Scholars, too, will benefit from those essays in which the author breaks new ground. For anyone who has wondered how certain Jewish customs came to assume their current forms, or how other biblical rites ceased altogether to be operative in contemporary Judaism, this work will be of parti
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Oxford University Press Inc The Oxford Handbook of Isaiah
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Oxford University Press Reader of Ancient Near Eastern Texts Sources for
Book SynopsisThis is a collection of ancient Near Eastern texts relevant to the study of the Old Testament. The texts have been selected from the vast body of written materials in many different languages and in a variety of media from the ancient Near East (including Egypt) from the third millennium bce to the turn of the era.Trade Review"Without a doubt, I would use this volume. In studying the Hebrew Bible, students need to develop an appreciation not only for ideas expressed in the larger ancient Near Eastern context; they must also be able to recognize the diverse literary forms found both in the ancient Near East and the Bible Itself."--W. Dennis Tucker, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University "The strengths of this book lie in its organization of sources by genre; the use of up-to-date translations; the provision of contextual information through the general introduction, chapter introductions, and footnotes; the biblical cross-references; and the author's depth and breadth of knowledge of the relevant sources and their significance for interpreting the Hebrew Bible."--Greg Schmidt Goering, University of Virginia "This book is excellent and a very welcome addition to Coogan's Old Testament textbook."--Steven Leonard Jacobs, University of Alabama, TuscaloosaTable of Contents1. MYTHS; 2. EPICS; 3. HISTORIOGRAPHIC TEXTS; 4. LEGAL AND COMMERICAL TEXTS; COLLECTIONS AND CODES; TREATIES; CONTRACTS; COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS; 5. LETTERS; ROYAL CORRESPONDENCE; CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN OFFICIALS; PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE; 6. HYMNS, PRAYERS, LAMENTS, AND RITUALS; HYMNS AND PRAYERS; 94. HYMN TO THE ATEN; RITUALS; OTHER RITUAL TEXTS; 7. BURIAL TEXTS; FUNERARY TEXTS; 8. COMMEMORATIVE AND DEDICATORY TEXTS; 9. LOVE POEMS; 10. PROPHETIC TEXTS; 177-79. TO ESARHADDON; 11. WISDOM LITERATURE
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Oxford University Press, USA Sexual Pollution in the Hebrew Bible
Book SynopsisThe concepts of purity and pollution are fundamental to the worldview reflected in the Hebrew Bible, yet the ways biblical texts apply these concepts to sexual relationships remain largely overlooked. Sexual Pollution in the Hebrew Bible argues that, when applied to sexual relations, pollution language usually reflects a conception of women as sexual property susceptible to being ruined for particular men through contamination by others. In contrast, however, the Holiness legislation of the Pentateuch applies such language to men who engage in transgressive sexual relations, conveying the idea that male bodily purity is a prerequisite for individual and communal holiness. This understanding of sexual pollution, found in Leviticus 18, has a profound impact on later texts. In the book of Ezekiel, it contributes to a broader conception of pollution resulting from Israel''s sins, which bring about the Babylonian exile. In the book of Ezra, it figures in a view of the Israelite community asTrade ReviewNuanced, comprehensively researched, wide-ranging and clearly written, this book clarifies and synthesizes many interrelated issues concerning sex, gender, and ritual impuritywhat the author calls ritual pollution. Employing a cross-cultural psychological approach while well-grounded in the study of the ancient Near East, this study is important not only for biblical scholars, but for anyone interested in feminism, masculinity, gender, and the broad culture of the biblical world. * Marc Zvi Brettler, author of How to Read the Jewis Bible *Within the context of a general discussion of purity and pollution categories in the Hebrew Bible, Feinstein focuses on types of sexual pollution. Her rigorous and full analysis provides considerable clarity about the many obscurities in the system and in the texts she analyzes in detail. A major contribution. * Michael D. Coogan, editor, The New Oxford Annotated Bible *Eve Feinstein rightly claims that the concepts of impurity and pollution, while central to biblical thought, have received inadequate treatment in critical biblical scholarship. Her work represents a noteworthy advance, clarifying and refining the understanding of the topic with special attention to the problematic relationship between purity/impurity and sexuality. In her meticulous examination of relevant texts, she rejects simplistic moralizing and psychologizing solutions in favor of a sophisticated analysis that is attuned to the Bibles gender politics and respectful of both chronological development and the ideological diversity of the sources. * Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies and Provost, Jewish Theological Seminary *Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Purity and Pollution Ideas in the Hebrew Bible ; 3. Sexual Pollution of Women ; 4. Leviticus 18 and Sexual Pollution of Men ; 5. The Legacy of Leviticus 18 in the Hebrew Bible ; 6. Conclusion ; Appendices
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Oxford University Press The Oxford Handbook of the Septuagint
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Yale University Press Jeremiah 2136
Book SynopsisThis second book of the three-volume Anchor Bible Commentary offers an astute translation and commentary on the middle sixteen chapters of Jeremiah. Important themes in the present volume include injustice within Judah's royal house, sexual immorality among the clergy, and true versus false prophecy. Yet the prophet who thundered Yahweh's judgme.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC TT Clark Handbook of Food in the Hebrew Bible and
Book SynopsisJanling Fu is Preceptor in Expository Writing at Harvard University, USA.Cynthia Shafer-Elliott is Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Baylor University, USA.Carol Meyers is the Mary Grace Wilson Professor Emerita of Religious Studies at Duke University, USA.Trade ReviewBy bringing together a large range of sources, methods, and insights from an international mix of early-career and senior scholars, this handbook consequently offers innovative developments and valuable contributions to scholarly understanding of food and drink in the HB and ancient Israel. * Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *This is a remarkable work. Nothing like it, so far as I can see, exists for the study of food in ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible, and arguably of food in the ancient Near East overall. The book is remarkable for its extended and varied coverage of its subject - well-nigh complete, even with the admission, though helpfully explained, of what had to be left out or just touched on. Here one will find food examined in its environmental and societal settings, in its differing types, in the techniques and instruments of its production, in its social and cultural functions, and in a systematic review of its treatment in the visual, epigraphic, and biblical sources. The book pays close attention to the often difficult interplay of written, especially biblical, texts with the material evidence from archaeology, from elsewhere in the ancient Near East, and from modern ethnography. It also engages seriously and thoughtfully with various theories about food in the development, construction, and maintenance of human society. The contributors represent a fertile international mix of younger and senior scholars, all thoroughly versed in the topics they discuss; and in their treatment of these topics, there is often deliberate overlapping, so as to allow for different perspectives. I would add that the whole is very much user-friendly, so with its Suggestions for Further Reading, as well as up-to-date bibliographies at the end of each chapter. In short, this book is a true vademecum for its subject: a foundational reference and point of departure for all future research. * Peter Machinist, Harvard University, USA *The Bible practically begins with food, as already on creation's third day, God brings forth seed-bearing plants and fruit-bearing trees. In much the same way, this volume takes as its starting point food's centrality in the life of ancient Israel and then turns to explore myriad aspects of Israel's foodways: the different agricultural products available; the technologies used to produce and process these foodstuffs; the various contexts in which food was consumed; and the ways in which modes of food production and consumption defined Israelites' identities. The result is a veritable smorgasbord of scholarship, sure to delight every reader's palate! * Susan Ackerman, Dartmouth College, USA *This handbook announces the coming-of age for food studies in the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Israel, and leaves no-one with an excuse for overlooking the numerous references to food and drink in the Hebrew Bible. * Nathan MacDonald, St John's College, UK *This book is commendable for its interdisciplinary nature. … For all this methodological sophistication, the volume is still accessible to non-specialists. … Overall, the volume offers a feast of insights to indulge the appetite of any information-hungry reader. * Expository Times *This 31-chapter book provides an excellent overview of food in ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible. ... This collective allows a deeper look at a subject that was traditionally addressed mainly through the religious aspects of sacrifices and dietary laws. ... Overall, this is an excellent contribution to understanding the various aspects of diet in the biblical texts and the societies that composed them. * Laval Théologique et Philosophique *Table of ContentsPreface Abbreviations List of illustrations List of Contributors Introduction – Carol Meyers, Duke University, USA; Cynthia Shafer-Elliott, William Jessup University, USA; and Janling Fu, Harvard University, USA Part I. Environmental and Socio-economic Context 1. Environmental Features – George A. Pierce, Brigham Young University, USA 2. Households, Houses, and Social Structure – James Hardin, Mississippi State University, USA 3. Economy and Trade – Joshua Walton, Capital University, USA Part II. Food: Procurement and Production 4. Animal Husbandry: Meat, Milk, and More – Justin Lev-Tov, University of Maryland, USA 5. Grains, Bread, and Beer – Jennie Ebeling, Evansville University, USA 6. Olives and Olive Oil – Eric Lee Welch, University of Kentucky, USA 7. Grapes and Wine – Carey Ellen Walsh, Villanova University, USA 8. Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables, and Legumes – Cynthia Shafer-Elliott, William Jessup University, USA 9. Spices, Herbs, and Sweeteners – Joshua Walton, Capital University, USA and Lauren M. Santini, Brandeis University, USA 10. Under-Represented Taxa: Fish, Birds, and Wild Game – Deirdre N. Fulton, Baylor University, USA, and Paula Wapnish Hesse, Independent Researcher, USA Part III. Techniques of Food Preparation and Preservation 11. Tools and Utensils – Leann Pace, Wake Forest University, USA 12. Ceramics in the Iron Age – Nava Panitz-Cohen, Hebrew University, Israel 13. Ceramics and Ethnoarchaeology – Gloria London, Independent Researcher, USA 14. Cooking Installations – Tim Frank, Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, New Zealand 15. Storage – David Ilan, Jewish Institute of Religion, Israel 16. Spoilage – Zachary C. Dunseth, Brown University, USA, and Rachel Kalisher, Brown University, USA Part IV. Cultural Contexts 17. Feasting and Festivals – Jonathan S. Greer, Cornerstone University, USA 18. Food, Death, and the Dead – Matthew J. Suriano, University of Maryland, USA 19. Diet and Nutrition – Margaret Cohen, W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, Jerusalem, Israel 20. Too Much Food and Drink: Gluttony and Intoxication – Rebekah Welton, University of Exeter, UK 21. Too Little Food and Drink: Hunger and Fasting – Peter Altmann, University of Zurich, Switzerland 22. Food and Gender – Carol Meyers, Duke University, USA 23. Food in Canaanite Myth – Joseph Lam, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA 24. Food and Israelite Identity – Max Price, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Part V. Food in Ancient Texts (Hebrew Bible, Inscriptions) and Art 25. Iconography of Food and Drink - Janling Fu, Harvard University, USA 26. Food in Epigraphic Sources - Christopher Rollston, George Washington University, USA 27. Language of Food and Cooking in the Hebrew Bible - Kurtis Peters, University of British Columbia, Canada 28. Food in the Tetrateuch – Dorothea Erbele-Küster, University of Mainz, Germany 29. Food in Deuteronomy and the Former Prophets – Janling Fu, Harvard University, USA 30. Food in the Latter Prophets – Andrew T. Abernethy, Wheaton College, USA 31. Food in the Writings – Klaus-Peter Adam, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, USA Bibliography Index
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iUniverse The Biblical Creation Narrative A Study in Interpretation
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iUniverse The Forbidden Relations and the Early Tannaim NO SUBTITLE
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University Press of America Daniels Spiel
Book SynopsisThe hostile regime that set out to annihilate the Jewish religion and culture forms the background of the Book of Daniel. Jin Hee Han''s book, Daniel''s Spiel: Apocalyptic Literacy in the Book of Daniel, identifies the main agenda behind the creation of the book of Daniel, explaining how Daniel promotes an alternative discourse in opposition to the Hellenistic regime in the second century B.C.E. The word Spiel in the title refers to Daniel''s strategy of using apocalyptic language to give the people hope, as he offered them a discourse of resistance meant to keep alive their anticipation of God''s inevitable triumph over the evil regime that tormented them. Author Jin Hee Han provides modern readers with useful insights into why the Book of Daniel was created and offers clues of how it might be interpreted today.Trade ReviewIn this important and groundbreaking book Jin Han expounds the significance of the social function of apocalyptic language as pedagogy for an oppressed people. He demonstrates the central place which the apocalyptic texts have in Second Temple Judaism as epistemological transforming texts, in which dreams of another world are crucial for maintaining hope, by forming an alternative outlook on the world. -- Christopher Rowland, Dean Ireland Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture, University of OxfordA brief summary of the main thrust of Han's work does not do justice to the sophistication and broad range of the interdisciplinary scholarship that Han brings to bear on his basic argument. * Catholic Biblical Quarterly, Spring 2009 *Han's book probes the complexities of Daniel and its larger apocalyptic environment with great acumen and presents his results in compelling fashion. Readers will find that reading and writing are topics of large significance in understanding apocalyptic. Both an introduction to apocalyptic and an exploration of Daniel as an example, this book is written in a "language" that opens up both subjects with clarity and depth. The result for the reader is a new literacy in things and language apocalyptic. The book is powerfully theological and in touch with the issues of contemporary life about how we may think and believe in situations of hopeless adversity. -- Patrick D. Miller, Professor of Old Testament Theology Emeritus, Princeton Theological SeminaryTable of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Abbreviations Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 "What is Daniel up to?" Chapter 5 Apocalyptic as a Constructive Language Chapter 6 Apocalyptic and the Hellenistic Colonialism Chapter 7 Hellenistic Paideia and the Book of Daniel Chapter 8 Antiochus Epiphanes and the Tale of Tyranny Chapter 9 The Book of Daniel as Resistance Literature Chapter 10 A Reading Community of Daniel Chapter 11 Writing and Reading within the Book of Daniel Chapter 12 The Revealing Design of the Book of Daniel Chapter 13 Apocalyptic Paideia Part 14 Conclusion Part 15 Bibliography Part 16 Index
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Jason Aronson, Inc. The Women of the Torah Commentaries from the
Book SynopsisThis book examines through the lens of the ancient Talmudic, Midrashic, and Kabbalistic commentaries the scriptural passages related to our ancestral mothers, wives, and daughters. Excerpts seek to illuminate clearly the question of what it may mean to be truly feminine, truly wise.
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Augsburg Fortress Publishers Jewish Interpretation of the Bible
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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group The Murmuring Deep Reflections on Biblical Unconsciousness Reflections on the Biblical Unconscious
Book SynopsisA book that enhances our appreciation of the Bible—explaining, exploring, and deepening our sense of what it means to be a human being of faith in a world as fractured and fragmentary as ours” (Forward).Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg informs her literary analysis of the biblical text with concepts drawn from Freud, Winnicott, Laplanche, and other psychoanalytic thinkers to make a powerful argument for the idea that the creators of the midrashic commentary, the medieval rabbinic commentators, and the Hassidic commentators were themselves on some level aware of the complex interplay between conscious and unconscious levels of experience and used this knowledge in their interpretations. In her analysis of the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Jonah, Abraham, Rebecca, Isaac, Joseph and his brothers, Ruth, and Esther, Zornberg reveals the interaction between consciousness and unconsciousness.
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