The Jewish Study Bible: featuring The Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation
Average Rating: out of 54 Reviews
Price: $45.00
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Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
EAN (European Article Number): 9780195297515
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Dewey Decimal Number: 221.5208
Publication Date: 2004-01-04
Reading Level: 2208
Description: Now, readers of the Bible who are interested in studying Jewish traditions have a one-volume resource specifically tailored for their needs. The Jewish Study Bible presents the center of gravity of the Scriptures where Jews experience it--in Torah. It offers readers the fruits of various schools of Jewish traditions of biblical exegesis (rabbinic, medieval, mystical, etc.) and provides them with a wealth of ancillary materials that aid in bringing the ancient text to life. The nearly forty contributors to the work represent the cream of Jewish biblical scholarship from the world over. No knowledge of Hebrew is required for one to make use of this unique volume. The JSB uses The Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation, whose name is an acronym formed from the Hebrew initials of the three sections into which the Hebrew Bible is traditionally divided (Torah, Instruction; Nevi'im, Prophets; and Kethubim, Writings). A committee of esteemed biblical scholars and rabbis from the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism movements produced this modern translation, which dates from 1985. Anyone interested in acquiring a fuller understanding of the riches of the Bible will profit from reading The Jewish Study Bible.
Details: I bought this for my Pastor during Pastor appreciation month.I was please with the bible and it was a good fit for him.I was please with the quickness of the delivery and the condition upon recieving it.It is a excellent book loaded with imformation and a jewish viewpoint which helps interpet the meaning for preaching.A good buy for anyone interested in a deeper look into the old testament.
Review Summary: Outstanding publication
Date: 2008-10-04
Details: The book has excellent editorial information for anyone wanting a good study text for the Hebrew bible.
Review Summary: The Jewish Study Bible
Date: 2008-09-03
Details: This product is superbe. I was not happy with the way it was packaged. This is a havy book and it must be wrapped individually. The outer jackets of all of the books I ordered were damaged and wrinkled.
Review Summary: Tanakh Review
Date: 2008-08-26
Details: Excellent study guide. Great for definitions of words . Explains from Jewish perspective. Each Chapter gives background of the Torah, Nevi'im and other important Jewish and Chritian text. If you want to study the Bible or Tanakh this is great for beginners.
Review Summary: The Jewish Study Bible: featuring The Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation
Date: 2008-08-02
Details: I have between 10-12 different versions of the Jewish Bible, and this one is my least favorite. I am a fluent Hebrew reader and I find that the English translation is limited and not accurate. The commentaries are un-original and often quite shallow. What I do like in this book are the maps, I find them helpful.
I would not recommend buying this book.
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