The jewish publication society jps is about the great books of judaism. Awardwinning, accessible commentaries by todays top scholars. The jps tanakh commentary collection offers pastors, students, and laypeople commitment to accessibility without sacrificing serious scholarship. Written by four outstanding torah scholars, the jps torah commentary represents a fusion of the best of the old. Hamilton the book of genesis chapters 117 and the book of genesis chapters 1850 the new international commentary on the old testament, 1990, 1995. The publication of the jps torah commentary is therefore something of a landmark event and a milestone in jewish biblical scholarship, but it also serves to illustrate some of the ambivalences and dubieties affecting biblical scholarship in general as the century and millennium draw to a close. Produced and recorded for jps by the jewish braille institute. Understanding genesis by nahum m sarna download ebook pdf. The holy scriptures, tanakh 1917 edition ojps, is available as a free ebook. The reverence for scripture and the insight after 4,000 years of thought is absolutely amazing. The commentary also features expository sections, including eden and the expulsion. Written by four outstanding torah scholars, the jps torah commentary represents a fusion of the best of the old and new. English translation of the entire tanakh tanach with rashis commentary. Produced in enhanced pdf format, this edition of jps torah commentaries is searchable one volume at the time as well as collectively with other vardabooks.
Click download or read online button to get understanding genesis by nahum m sarna book now. When joseph was a slave in potiphars household god was with him and gave him success in his work, thereby enabling him to win his masters favor. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy up to now in regards to the ebook we have now five books of moses. Every page contains the complete traditional hebrew text, with cantillation notes, the jps translation of the holy scriptures, aliyot breaks, masoretic notes, and. It contains the complete hebrew text of genesis, the jpss new english translation, and an extensive original commentary that illuminates the text like a watt searchlight. Encyclopedia of jewish and israeli history, politics and culture, with biographies, statistics, articles and documents on topics from antisemitism to zionism. This complete, unabridged audio version features over 60 hours of readings by narrators. Mirror download for the jps torah commentary series, 5volume. Jun 18, 2008 in 2005, with the publication of the second volume of kenneth mathews commentary on genesis, they added another outstanding contribution. Purchase information for the jps audio bible can be found here. Here in prison he is at the lowest point of his fortunes, forlorn and helpless.
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Rooker dallas, texas an issue that has taunted mankind through the ages is the ques tion of origins. Each volume is the work of a scholar who stands at the pinnacle of hi. Click download or read online button to get a torah commentary for our times book now. A recorded version of the jps tanakh, the most widely read english translation of the hebrew the jewish bible. Oct 15, 2014 2 exceptional jewish commentaries on genesis, part 1. Genesis jps illustrated childrens bible spanishenglish english.
Like all the volumes in the jps torah commentary series, this volume is simply the best in its area. Our faculty and teachers bring the depth and breadth of jts learning directly to you through a rich collection of contemporary jewish content. I have the full set and would recommend to anyone looking to study in depth with the torah pentatuch. Written by four outstanding torah scholars, the jps torah commentary series represents a fusion of the best of the old and new.
Jtss extensive online torah resources reflect todays most compelling conversations, research, and teaching from leaders in jewish studyall available for learners around the world to explore and enjoy. Jewish publication society, 1917, from the jewish bible. Jps torah commentaries product categories the jewish. This is the fourth volume in the acclaimed jewish publication society torah commentary series. Each volume is the work of a scholar who stands at the pinnacle of his field. Balancing reverence for the text with rigorous scholarship, sarnas commentary is an illuminating and exhaustive treatment of genesis. This hebrew bible was edited by esteemed translator and scholar, rabbi a. Return to map the structured torah 7 arranged by moshe kline genesis unit ii 2. The jps torah commentary is known as one of the most authoritative and respected commentaries on the bible and is widely used in jewish and christian seminaries.
Though the terms bible and old testament are commonly used by nonjews to describe judaisms scriptures, the appropriate term is tanach, which is derived as an acronym from the hebrew letters of its three components. Aug 01, 2001 the jps torah commentary series guides readers through the words and ideas of the torah. Best genesis commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Also included is a glossary of terms, a list of names used in the text. It contains the complete hebrew text of genesis, the jps s new english translation, and an extensive original commentary that illuminates the text like a watt searchlight. The ups torah commentary genesis the traditional hebrew text with the new 3p5 translation commentaryby nah u m m. Utilizing the latest research to enhance our understanding of the biblical text, it takes its place as on.
Sarna an inspiring model of torah im derekh eretz, scholarship combined with mentschlichkeit. It also includes a commentary on the passover haggadah. Since ancient times people have been keenly inter ested in understanding and explaining their provenance. Out of stock this product is no longer available and cannot be added to your cart.
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