Bibliograph

The Torah, Torah

Type

Label

The Torah, Torah

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Torah

Oclc number

815968633

Sub title

Torah

Summary

A classic early 20th century translation by the Jewish Publication Society is graced by reproductions of ancient frescoes, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and paintings by contemporary artistsBound in blue cloth with illuminated front cover, bears all the hallmarks of a classic workThis edition brings together one of the most beautiful renderings of the Hebrew Bible in the English language with a wealth of Jewish art and imagerySeventy-four ancient colour illustrations using archive material from many major collections & museums enhance the epic journey through time of a unique peopleThe text selected is the classic 1917 Jewish Publicaton Society translation which brings alive the history of the Jewish people in a classical wayIn addition to the contents a synoptic contents has been added to the beginning of each book of the Torah to help the reader locate the better known events and their themesThe Hebrew texts as they actually appear in the Torah scroll have also been included for several significant passagesThis edition would grace any home or make an ideal present for any rite of passageAn introduction by Rabbi Mariner sets the tone of this magnificent yet perfect sized edition of the best selling book in the world

Table Of Contents

Genesis -- Exodus -- Leviticus -- Numbers -- Deuteronomy -- Hebrew Scriptural Readings for Sabbath and Festival Services

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