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The Torah

Henry Holt and Co., 1997 - 400 pages

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pleased with order

the book is well written, I like the way it includes images regarding the readings, I am very happy with it.


Beautiful book, NOT King James Version Translation

Beautiful hardcover book with gorgeous period art and photos. Insightful introduction by the rabbi, I cannot speak for the quality of the translation as I do not have other Torahs to compare to but it seems well done to me.

NOTE: There has been a bit of confusion as to which translation it is, it is the JPS (Jewish Publication Society) NOT the KJV (King James Version), if you want further information about the differences between the two, I suggest dong your research.



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The one that started it all!!!

Ah yes, the Torah!!! God's Episode IV: A New Hope! In this introduction to the Holy Book Trilogy (Torah, Bible, and Quran), God comes out swinging, relating stories from his youth (Adam and Eve), as well as shocking personal details (the truth about the 10 plagues)!

Although shorter than the other two texts, the Torah grabs the reader and does not let go...hours upon hours of exciting Hebraic laws are passed down in a fashion which almost makes it a joy to excise the lepers from your tribe!

Oh, and don't tell your friends who killed Abel! It's guaranteed to be the Book Club discussion of the month!

We can only be thankful that God changed his mind on the book of Leviticus, which was allegedly orignally a Choose Your Own Adventure-esque piece for the kids.

If you enjoyed this book, look out for the holy Bible, which picks up where the Torah left off. However, some purists may want to stay away from the sequel, as the entire story changes shape after Chapter V.


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A note on translation

This is not an easy text to read in a sense that it employs a very traditional dictionary and wording. However, in doing so this translation succeeds in conveying cultural, historical, spiritual and essential identity nuances that otherwise would be lost. For an English reader this translation is invaluable.


Very good translation

I bought this as I'm beginning to study Judaism in my spiritual journey. The book is very well translated and includes recommendations for readings on holidays. There are also pictures throughout the book from various times and locations.

I'm also very pleased with this since it's in a paragraph format (as someone who's only read the "Hebrew Bible" as part of the Old Testament I like the ease of reading with the paragraph format).

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED


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Here is an elegant, authoritative gift edition of the sacred Torah illustrated with Jewish art and iconography from around the world. Ancient frescoes, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and paintings by contemporary Ethiopian Jewish artists in the Copic style grace these pages--making this an excellent gift for a child studying for the Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Includes 125 full-color illustrations.



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