150円 In "Tales and Maxims from the Midrash," Samuel Rapaport explores the rich tapestry of Jewish thought by delving into the interpretive traditions of the Midrash, the body of rabbinic literature that seeks to explain and expand upon the Hebrew Scriptures. Utilizing a blend of narrative and didactic...

1,760円 "The best introduction I know to the Jewish faith presented in the Hebrew Scripture." ーEugene B. Borowitz, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion A treasury of religious thought and faithーplaces the symbolic world of the Bible in its original context. "A challenging, exciting work in...

562円 There are two versions of the Book of Esther the various copies of the Septuagint, however, neither originated at the Library of Alexandria. The common version of Esther is found in almost all copies, while the rare version is only found in four know manuscripts, numbered as 19, 93, 108, and 319....

440円 "The Bible" is a collection of religious texts or scriptures sacred to Christians, Jews, Samaritans, Rastafari and others. It appears in the form of an anthology, a compilation of texts of a variety of forms that are all linked by the belief that they are collectively revelations of God. These te...

5,980円 In the mid-3rd century BC, King Ptolemy II Philadelphus of Egypt ordered a translation of the ancient Israelite scriptures for the Library of Alexandria. This translation later became known as the Septuagint, based on the description of the translation by seventy translators in the Letter of Aris...

300円 Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala is a book by Various authors. It delves into nearly all major Jewish texts and provides historical and religious insights.

150円 "Oscar the Detective or Dudie Dunne, The Exquisite Detective" was once famous as a dime novel, created for the less-sophisticated working classes increasingly cramming into industrializing cities. Stories like this one were light, sensational, and entertaining. The author was Harlan Page Halsey, ...

0円 This book uses three examples of violent biblical stories about women, explored through the lens of conceptual metaphor theory in relation to culinary language used within these texts, to examine wider issues of gender and sexual violence in the Hebrew Bible. Utilising the tools of conceptual met...

1,326円 Kabbalah is an ancient form of mysticism which studies the connections between God, humanity, and the mysterious Ein Soph – the celestial “dark sea” of energy, at the heart of all creation. Kabbalah practitioners believe that through their sacred science, the human soul becomes attuned to this Ho...

150円 Samuel Rapaport's 'Tales and Maxims from the Midrash' delves into the rich commentary tradition of the Written and Oral Torah, offering readers a glimpse into the moral and ethical teachings found within these sacred texts. Through a collection of tales and maxims, Rapaport brings to life the wis...

310円 In "Tales and Maxims from the Midrash," Samuel Rapaport traverses the rich landscape of Jewish folklore, extracting and reinterpreting the profound insights nestled within the ancient Midrashic texts. This compilation artfully intertwines narrative and aphorism, showcasing a unique literary style...

19,592円 Drawing from diverse multilingual sources, Krzemień delves into Solomon Dubno's life (1738–1813), unraveling complexities of the Haskalah movement's ties to Eastern European Jewish culture. Dubno, a devout Polish Jew and adept Hebrew grammarian, played a pivotal role in Moses Mendelssohn's endeav...