Studies In Bereshit (Genesis): In The Context Of Ancient And Modern Jewish Bible Commentary
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 4th rev. ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of Jewish biblical scholarship, Studies in Bereshit (Genesis): In the Context of Ancient and Modern Jewish Bible Commentary presents a rigorous and deeply engaging examination of the Book of Genesis through the lens of centuries of Jewish interpretive tradition. Nehama Leibowitz, one of the twentieth century's most celebrated Torah educators, guides readers through each weekly Torah portion with a method that weaves together classical commentators — including Rashi, Ramban, and Sforno — alongside modern scholars, illustrating how each generation has wrestled with the sacred text's enduring questions. The tone is both intellectually demanding and pedagogically warm, as Leibowitz instructs through carefully crafted questions designed to draw readers into active, independent analysis rather than passive reception. Each chapter uncovers layers of meaning within familiar narratives — from the Creation and the Garden of Eden to the lives of the Patriarchs — revealing the moral, theological, and literary dimensions that traditional commentary has long debated. This essential volume remains a cornerstone of Jewish adult education and academic study alike, offering scholars, students, and lay readers an unparalleled framework for understanding Genesis as a living, interpreted text.
Author: Nehama Leibowitz
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, World Zionist Organization, Department for Torah Education and Culture
Genre: Religion
Edition: 4th rev. ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of Jewish biblical scholarship, Studies in Bereshit (Genesis): In the Context of Ancient and Modern Jewish Bible Commentary presents a rigorous and deeply engaging examination of the Book of Genesis through the lens of centuries of Jewish interpretive tradition. Nehama Leibowitz, one of the twentieth century's most celebrated Torah educators, guides readers through each weekly Torah portion with a method that weaves together classical commentators — including Rashi, Ramban, and Sforno — alongside modern scholars, illustrating how each generation has wrestled with the sacred text's enduring questions. The tone is both intellectually demanding and pedagogically warm, as Leibowitz instructs through carefully crafted questions designed to draw readers into active, independent analysis rather than passive reception. Each chapter uncovers layers of meaning within familiar narratives — from the Creation and the Garden of Eden to the lives of the Patriarchs — revealing the moral, theological, and literary dimensions that traditional commentary has long debated. This essential volume remains a cornerstone of Jewish adult education and academic study alike, offering scholars, students, and lay readers an unparalleled framework for understanding Genesis as a living, interpreted text.