Description
Book SynopsisJudaism and Its Bible explores the profoundly deep yet complex relationship between Jews, Judaism, and the Hebrew Bible, describing the extraordinary two-and-a-half-millennia journey of a people and its book that has changed the world.
Trade Review"Well written and accessible . . . useful for discussion groups or a synagogue class."—
Reporter"A well written introductory work about the Bible and its relationship to the Jewish people and Judaism. . . . Recommended for all libraries."—
Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews“Frederick Greenspahn brings us an abundance of gifts in this remarkable book: his expertise as a biblicist, his erudition in multiple areas of Jewish civilization, his formidable research skills, his experience as a popular university lecturer, and his skill as a writer.”—Ziony Zevit, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biblical Literature and Northwest Semitic Languages and Literatures, American Jewish University
“I am astonished by the breadth and depth of learning on display. The book’s comprehensiveness makes it a tour de force.”—Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies, Jewish Theological Seminary
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
List of Abbreviations
1. Surrounded by Scripture
2. Creating the Bible
3. Theologies of Scripture
4. A Tale of Two Torahs
5. The Bible’s Many Meanings
6. Making the Bible Accessible
Conclusion
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index
