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Intermex Publishing Ltd Bhagavad Gita as it is
Book SynopsisThus, unlike other editions of the Gita, this one is presented as it is--without the slightest taint of adulteration or personal motivation. This edition is certain to stimulate and enlighten with its ancient yet thoroughly timely message.
£11.99
Nilgiri Press The Bhagavad Gita
Book SynopsisThe Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of the Lord," is probably the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Easwaran's clear, accessible translation is the best-selling edition. The Gita opens dramatically, with prince Arjuna collapsing in anguish on the brink of a war that he doesn't want to fight. Arjuna has lost his way on the battlefield of life, and turns to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, the Lord himself. Krishna replies in 700 verses of sublime instruction on living and dying, loving and working, and the nature of the soul. This book includes an extensive and very readable introduction, which places the Gita in its historical setting, explains the key concepts, and brings out the universality of its teachings. Individual chapter introductions prepare the reader for the main themes, and notes, a Sanskrit glossary, and an index are included. Although the battlefield is a perfect backdrop, for Easwaran the Gita's subject is the war within, the struggle for self-mastery that every human being must wage. Arjuna's dilemma is acutely modern, and the Gita's message remains as relevant for us now as it was for ancient India.Trade Review“No one in modern times is more qualified — no, make that ‘as qualified’ — to translate the epochal Classics of Indian Spirituality than Eknath Easwaran. And the reason is clear. It is impossible to get to the heart of those classics unless you live them, and he did live them. My admiration of the man and his works is boundless.”— Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions"The translation...is smooth, eloquent, and reliable...[I] would unhesitatingly recommend Easwaran to someone searching for the spirituality of the Gita." — Choice [1st edition]
£9.49
Yoga Publications Trust Kundalini Tantra
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to Kundalini, Chakras, and Kriya Yoga in Tantra. Covers theory, practices, and scientific research. Essential for Yoga and Tantra students.
£22.32
Penguin Books Ltd The Analects
Book SynopsisThe Analects express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which the author, one of the most humane thinkers, believed everyone should live. Upholding the ideals of wisdom, self-knowledge, courage and love of one's fellow man, this title argues that the pursuit of virtue should be every individual's supreme goal.Trade Review“For more than two millennia, the teachings of Confucius have served as a guide for a substantial portion of humanity. English-language readers seeking to understand this remarkable body of thought are fortunate to have Annping Chin’s highly readable and judiciously annotated edition of The Analects.” —Henry A. Kissinger“An astonishingly lucid exposition of The Analects. A kind of serene insight pervades the commentaries.” —Harold Bloom“An incomparable new volume that combines a fresh and sympathetic translation with a wonderfully readable annotation. It is a joy to use and will unlock a whole new level of meaning for English-language readers.” —Orville Schell, Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations and co-author of Wealth and Power: China’s Long March to the Twenty-First CenturyTable of ContentsBook I; book II; book III; book IV; book V; book VI; book VII; book VIII; book IX; book X; book XI; book XII; book XIII; book XIV; book XV; book XVI; book XVII; book XVIII; book XIX; book XX. Appendices: events in the life of Confucius chronology; the disciples as they appear in "The Analects"; the Lun Yu.
£9.49
Columbia University Press The Kojiki
Book SynopsisChronicles the mythical origins of Japan's islands and their ruling dynasty through a diverse array of genealogies, tales, and songsTrade ReviewAn accomplished and approachable translation of a crucially important work that has been desperately in need of such a new rendition. -- David Lurie, Columbia University A translation of the Kojiki that is accurate and faithful to the original and at the same time exciting to read. A key element of the Kojiki mythology is the power of naming, and Heldt's decision to translate the names of its various gods and royal figures has brought the narrative alive in a way that it has never been before in English. -- Torquil Duthie, University of California, Los Angeles Heldt's new, complete, and contemporary translation brings vibrancy and clarity to this often politicized work of ancient Japan. The poetry is rendered exquisitely, the narratives unfold with clarity; the translation itself is at once impeccable and imaginative. A master work that will generate discussions far into the future. -- James E. Ketelaar, University of Chicago The Kojiki has a lot to interest those with a strong passion for Japanese literature... an essential read if you have more than a superficial interest in the culture. Tony's Reading List For the reader willing to surrender his or her empirical insistencies - to luxuriate in the beauty of language - the Kojiki is time well spent. The Japan Times The first time a translator has gone so far as to translate the names of the spirits, rulers, and places, an addition that makes the text infinitely more meaningful. CHOICE This rich and accessible translation will be welcomed by specialists and students alike, and will no doubt invite renewed interest in the Kojiki as literature in the English reading audience. -- Ann Wehmeyer H-Asia Gustav Heldt's translation of the Kojiki provides the English-speaking reader with the easiest access to Japan's oldest extant book. Japanese Journal of Religious StudiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Preface Book One The First Generations of Spirits Izanagi and Izanami Amaterasu and Susa-no-o Okuni-nushi Hiko-ho-no-ninigi Ho-deri and Hoho-demi Book Two Sovereign Jinmu Sovereign Suisei Sovereign Annei Sovereign Itoku Sovereign Kosho Sovereign Koan Sovereign Korei Sovereign Kogen Sovereign Kaika Sovereign Sujin Sovereign Suinin Sovereign Keiko Sovereign Seimu Sovereign Chuai Sovereign Ojin Book Three Sovereign Nintoku Sovereign Richu Sovereign Hanzei Sovereign Ingyo Sovereign Anko Sovereign Yuryaku Sovereign Seinei Sovereign Kenzo Sovereign Ninken Sovereign Buretsu Sovereign Keitai Sovereign Ankan Sovereign Senka Sovereign Kinmei Sovereign Bidatsu Sovereign Yomei Sovereign Sushun Sovereign Suiko Glossary of General Terms Glossary of Personal Names Glossary of Place Names Map 1. Ancient Lands of Yamato Japan Map 2. Central Yamato Bibliography
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Wisdom Publications,U.S. Connected Discourses of the Buddha
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Islamic Book Service The Holy Quran with Colour Coded Tajweed Rules
Book SynopsisThis humble effort is an attempt to facilitate the Tilaawah of The Holy Quran with proper Tajweed.
£28.88
Columbia University Press Lao Tzus Tao Te Ching
Book SynopsisA revolutionary archaeological discovery-considered by some to be as momentous as the revelation of the Dead Sea Scrolls-sheds fascinating new light on one of the most important texts of ancient Chinese civilization.Trade ReviewMeticulously researched...Very readable and enjoyable. Library JournalTable of Contents1. Issues of Dating and Authorship in Light of the Guodian Discovery 2. The Site: Location and Date of the Tomb 3. The Texts Found in the Tomb 4. Laozi A, B, and C 5. Punctuation and the Issue of Chapter Divisions 6. Interesting Cases: Chapters 19, 30, and 63 7. The Philosophy of the "Bamboo Slip Laozi" 8. Conclusion--What Is the "Bamboo Slip Laozi"?
£23.80
Self-Realization Fellowship,U.S. Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita An Introduction to
Book SynopsisTHE YOGA OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA sheds a fascinating light on the true intent of India''s beloved scripture. Yogananda shows how the warriors doing battle on the field of Kurukshetra are intended metaphorically to represent the negative tendencies of the human ego pitted against the divine qualities latent in each soul. He describes how each of us, through applying the profound wisdom of yoga, can achieve material and spiritual victory on the battlefield of daily life.This concise and inspiring new book is a compilation of selections from Paramahansa Yogananda''s in-depth, critically acclaimed - volume translation of and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita (God Talks With Arjuna). It presents truth-seekers with an ideal introduction to the Gita''s timeless and universal teachings - the liberating path of right action and meditation to achieve a permanent state of higher consciousness.Along with its companion volume The Yoga of Jesus, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the time-prov
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Penguin Books Ltd The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Book SynopsisA collection of funerary texts from a variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. It consists of spells, prayers and incantations, and contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. It offers insights into ancient Egypt.
£18.00
HarperCollins Publishers Holy Bible English Standard Version ESV
Book SynopsisA stylish pocket version of the English Standard Version Bible with hardwearing soft-touch binding, presentation page and ribbon marker. Ideal for personal use or as a gift.The English Standard Version is a highly accurate translation of the Bible from the original sources. It sits in the classic stream of word-for-word Bible translations, using the Revised Standard Version as a base, but incorporates all the most recent advances in modern language use. It combines the utmost accuracy with readability and literary beauty.The Translation Oversight Committee and Translation Review Board are composed of evangelical scholars from many different denominations and from various countries. Setting aside doctrinal difference and personal preferences they have striven to render the closest possible equivalent to the original in modern English.This new Compact typesetting uses a clearer, larger typeface to enhance readability, and also includes a short concordance to aid study.Trade Review“With majesty of language and clarity of thought – the ESV is a grand accomplishment”Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Author and Speaker “We are building all our future ministry around the ESV…”John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church “I highly recommend the English Standard Version (ESV) to you”Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, President, Joni and Friends
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers HOLY BIBLE King James Version KJV White Pocket
Book SynopsisWith an attractive new slipcase and binding, this pocket-sized white Bible is an ideal gift for any special occasion, including confirmation, weddings or first communion.The full text of the ever-popular Authorized King James Version Bible, with all its literary beauty and poetic grandeur, in an attractive small size and with beautiful binding and slipcase making it an ideal gift.
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Bhagavad Gita
Book SynopsisThe eighteen chapters of The Bhagavad Gita (c. 500 b.c.), the glory of Sanskrit literature, encompass the whole spiritual struggle of a human soul. Its three central themes—love, light, and life—arise from the symphonic vision of God in all things and of all things in God.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
£10.80
Oxford University Press The Bodhicaryavatara
Book SynopsisWritten in India in the early eighth century AD, Santideva's Bodhicaryavatara became one of the most popular accounts of the Buddhist spiritual path. Important as a manual of training among Mahayana Buddhists, especially in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, it continues to be used as the basis for teaching by modern Buddhist teachers. This is a new translation from the original Sanskrit, with detailed annotations explaining allusions and technical references. The Introductions set Santideva's work in context, and for the first time explain its structure.
£9.49
Ahmadiyyah Anjuman Isha'at Islam Lahore Inc.,U.S. Holy Quran
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HarperCollins Publishers Children of God Storybook Bible
Book SynopsisA beautiful book of illustrated Bible stories, retold by the world's best-loved cleric.Nobel prizewinner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, re-tells over fifty of his favourite Bible stories for an audience of young readers.From classics such as the stories of Noah and the calming of the storm, to less-known stories such as Naboth's Vineyard or Ruth, the Archbishop makes these time-honoured stories come to life in his own inimitable voice.The book has a truly international flavour, with illustrators from around the world contributing their interpretations of the stories. The result is a glorious, and great value, package that will inspire a generation of children and their carers.Trade ReviewShortlisted for the Christian Library Book Award 2011 ‘Accessible and heartwarming…The Children of God Storybook Bible will draw in everyone who hears it’ – The Times
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Worlds Wisdom
Book SynopsisA world Bible for our time from Buddhist, Hindu, Confucian, Taoist, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and primal religion sources! In this perfect companion to Huston Smith''s bestselling The World''s Wisdom, Philip Novak distills the most powerful and elegant expressions of the wisdom of humankind. Authentic, poetic translations of key texts are coupled with insightful introductions and grace notes.
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Vintage Publishing Sisters Of Sinai
Book SynopsisJanet Soskice grew up in Canada and has lived for some years in England where she is Reader in Philosophical Theology at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. As well as lecturing around the world, she writes for the Times and The Times Literary Supplement, and is a frequent contributor to radio and television.Trade ReviewThe hunt for early Bible manuscripts was among the most romantic of all the 19th century's grand quests... At the heart of this lively, inspiring double biography is the story of how a pair of spirited Presbyterian women made their own extraordinary discovery * Sunday Times *A bracing and moving book...a reminder of the ardour, hardship and energy invested in the pursuit of knowledge and that endlessly inquiring and industrious Victorian age * New York Times *This pacy tale involves not only an Indiana Jones-like quest, but camel rides across the Sinai desert, trips up the Nile, bickerings, misunderstandings and confusions... A cracking tale of two irresistible characters * Herald *[A] luminous new study... Sisters of Sinai is by turns a rattling adventure yarn - thick with roving Bedouin and ancient tombs - and a testament to the power of perseverance * Washington Post *Marvellous... A fine, fascinating account * Los Angeles Times *
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Penguin Books Ltd Buddhist Scriptures
Book SynopsisWhile Buddhism has no central text such as the Bible or the Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of Buddha. This rich anthology brings together works from a broad historical and geographical range, and from languages such as Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese. There are tales of the Buddha''s past lives, a discussion of the qualities and qualifications of a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of Enlightenment. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast nature of the Buddhist tradition.Table of ContentsBuddhist ScripturesAcknowledgments Technical Note Introduction: Digesting the Dharma Further ReadingThe Buddhist Universe 1. The Realms of Rebirth 2. A Call to Practise 3. Karma Tales 4. A Lesson from a Ghost 5. A Scripture that Protects Kings 6. One Buddha per Universe 7. Two Buddhas Seated Side by Side 8. Rebirth in the Land of Bliss 9. Avoiding Hell, Gaining Heaven 10. A Chinese Pilgrim in India 11. A Sacred Peak 12. Maitreya Describes the FutureThe Buddha 13. The Three Jewels 14. The Noble Search 15. A Life of the Buddha 16. Maya, Mother of the Buddha 17. Why the Buddha Had Good Digestion 18. A King Gives Away His Head 19. Rupyavati Gives Away Her Breasts 20. How the Buddha Became a Bodhisattva 21. Proving the Buddha 22. Enshrining a Relic 23. The Consecration of a Buddha Image 24. A Hymn to the BuddhaMonastic Life 25. The Evolution of Ordination 26. Making Men into Monks 27. A Murderer Becomes a Monk 28. The Ascetic Ideal 29. Monks in the Mahayana 30. Making New Monastic Rules 31. Lives of Eminent Monks and Nuns 32. The Nine Patriarchs of the East 33. Taking the Vinaya Across the Sea 34. Zen for National Defence 35. How a Monk Freed his Mother from Hell 36. Living in the Degenerate AgeMeditation and Other Rituals 37. The Direct Path to Enlightenment 38. Wisdom and Compassion 39. Serenity and Discernment 40. On the Relation of Study and Meditation 41. Both Sudden and Gradual Enlightenment 42. Reciting the Name of the Buddha 43. The Bodhisattva Vow 44. Freeing Birds and Fish from Bondage 45. Against Animal Sacrifice 46. Feeding Hungry Ghosts 47. A Sutra for Long Life 48. Transforming Death into BuddhahoodEnlightenment 49. A Lay Minister of Meditation 50. Nuns Triumph Over Evil 51. The Perfection of Wisdom 52. In Praise of Reality 53. Songs of the Siddhas 54. The Ultimate Couple 55. Buddhahood in this Lifetime 56. The Practice of No Thought 57. Finding Enlightenment in the Final Age 58. The Gift of Faith 59. A Zen Master Interprets the Dharma 60. Dedication of MeritGlossary
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Penguin Books Ltd The Analects
Book SynopsisOne of the most influential books in human history, in a revelatory new translation.China''s first and greatest teacher, Confucius traveled from state to state as an itinerant philosopher. The Analects preserves his major teachings, as compiled by his disciples after his death - everything from how people should relate to each other (the Golden Rule, which he was the first to define), to how a country should be organized (like a family), to how to lie in bed (not like a corpse).This new translation, by one of the pre-eminent scholars of Confucius, draws on the most recent excavated texts and latest scholarship. The historian Annping Chin sets out to illuminate the historical context of Confucius''s teachings, explaining who the many local figures referenced in The Analects are, and navigating a rich tradition of historical commentaries toTrade Review“For more than two millennia, the teachings of Confucius have served as a guide for a substantial portion of humanity. English-language readers seeking to understand this remarkable body of thought are fortunate to have Annping Chin’s highly readable and judiciously annotated edition of The Analects.” —Henry A. Kissinger“An astonishingly lucid exposition of The Analects. A kind of serene insight pervades the commentaries.” —Harold Bloom“An incomparable new volume that combines a fresh and sympathetic translation with a wonderfully readable annotation. It is a joy to use and will unlock a whole new level of meaning for English-language readers.” —Orville Schell, Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations and co-author of Wealth and Power: China’s Long March to the Twenty-First Century
£11.69
Oxford University Press, USA Religious Reading
Book SynopsisWhat social conditions and intellectual practices are necessary in order for religious cultures to flourish? Paul Griffiths finds the answer in ''religious reading'' -- the kind of reading in which a religious believer allows his mind to be furnished and his heart instructed by a sacred text, understood in the light of an authoritative tradition. He favourably contrasts the practices and pedagogies of traditional religious cultures with those of our own fragmented and secularized culture and insists that religious reading should be preserved.Trade ReviewA provocative book that deserves the serious consideration of every scholar in the field ... a book that has the potential for stimulating important discussions about our roles in the modern study of religion * Religion *Table of Contents1: Religion 2: Religion and Literary Work 3: The Context of Religious Reading 4: The Fundamental Genres of Religious Reading 5: Commentary and Anthology in Buddhist India 6: Commentary and Anthology in Roman Africa Conclusion Notes Index
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OUP Oxford The Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies
Book SynopsisThis handbook innovatively combines the ways in which scholars diverse fields (including philosophy, psychology, literary studies, history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics) have integrated the study of Sikhism within critical and postcolonial perspectives on the nature of religion.Table of ContentsI. HISTORICAL EXPRESSIONS; II. LITERARY EXPRESSIONS; III: IDEOLOGICAL EXPRESSIONS; IV. INSTITUTIONAL EXPRESSIONS; V. ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS; VI. DIASPORIC EXPRESSIONS; VII. EXPRESSIONS OF CASTE & GENDER IN THE PANTH; VIII. FUTURE TRAJECTORIES
£33.24
Oxford University Press The Quran
Book SynopsisThe Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations. This new translation is written in a contemporary idiom that remains faithful to the original, making it easy to read while retainingits powers of eloquence.Trade Review'one of the best [translations] to have appeared in recent times' * Muslim News *'accessible and compelling...a remarkable achievement' * New Statesman *
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The University of Chicago Press Rethinking the Mahabharata
Book SynopsisEmploying a range of theories, the author draws on historical and comparative research in an attempt to discern the spirit and techniques behind the Mahabharata epic. He focuses on Yudhisthira's education, and shows how this figure's relationships with others provides a thread through the stories.
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The University of Chicago Press Rethinking the Mahabharata A Readers Guide to the
Book SynopsisEmploying a range of theories, the author draws on historical and comparative research in an attempt to discern the spirit and techniques behind the Mahabharata epic. He focuses on Yudhisthira's education, and shows how this figures relationships with others provides a thread through the stories.
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 7
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 8 Maaser
Book SynopsisWith the publication of Yerushalmi Pesahim the University of Chicago Press completes a landmark edition of the Palestinian Talmud, The Talmud of the Land of Israel: A Preliminary Translation and Explanation. Edited by the acclaimed scholar Jacob Neusner, this thirty-five volume translation has been hailed by the Jewish Spectator as a project...of immense benefit to students of rabbinic Judaism.Yerushalmi Pesahim details the specific requirements regarding the preparation for Passover, the Passover sacrifice, and the Seder. Commenting on the many, often contradictory, prescriptions in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, this tractate is an important part of a long tradition of interpretation regarding Passover.
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 9 Hallah
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 10 Orlah
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 14 Yoma
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 15
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 16 Rosh
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 17
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 19
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 20
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 23
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 24 Nazir
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 25
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 26
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 27 Sotah
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The University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel V 28 Baba Qamma
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The University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel V 29 Baba Mesia
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The University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel V 30 Baba Batra
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The University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel V 31 Sanhedrin
Book SynopsisEdited by the acclaimed scholar Jacob Neusner, this thirty-five volume English translation of the Talmud Yerushalmihas been hailed by the Jewish Spectator as a project...of immense benefit to students of rabbinic Judaism.
£76.00
University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 33
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 34
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University of Chicago Press The Talmud of the Land of Israel Volume 35
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The University of Chicago Press The Hungry God
Book SynopsisThe folklore and classical literature of India abound with stories of parents who sacrifice their children. In this book the author examines one set of such tales - Hindu texts that bear similarities to the biblical aqedah, the account of Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac.
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