The Torah revealed : Talmudic masters unveil the secrets of the Bible / Avraham Yaakov Finkel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Finkel, Avraham Yaakov.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Pentateuch--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Pentateuch.

Talmud.

Rabbinical literature.

Midrash.

Hasidim--Legends.

Hasidim.

Jewish ethics.

Genre:

Legends.

Physical Description:

xvi, 382 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2004]

Summary:

Throughout the ages, rabbis and scholars have offered their wise and inspirational commentary on the Torah, the Five Books of Moses. These commentaries were transmitted from generation to generation through oral tradition. About two thousand years ago, however, this oral tradition began to be preserved in what was eventually known as the Talmud. The Talmud's vast wealth of wisdom is contained in sixty-three volumes. Studying the written Torah with its oral component offers a taste of the Torah in its purest form -- the Torah and Jewish tradition as transmitted by God to Moses at Sinai.

In The Torah Revealed, distinguished Rabbi Avraham Yaakov Finkel brings together in one comprehensive and accessible resource expert commentary from the Talmud on key passages contained in every portion of the Torah. This important book provides an inspiring commentary on the Five Books of Moses culled from a huge body of work that represents the thoughts of the greatest talmudic authorities of all time. This book offers an invaluable guide for rabbis preparing their weekly sermons, individuals wanting to understand the deeper meaning of the "parsha," and students of the Torah and Talmud needing an expert analysis and explanation of the written text. The Torah Revealed helps readers to understand the significance of the Torah's passages, illuminating explicit stories, underlying allegories, metaphors, and symbolic meanings. It highlights the lessons that can be learned and applied to our daily lives and the different ways the passages can be interpreted. The Torah Revealed offers us a special opportunity to experience the rare nature and exhilaration of Torah study as we listen to, internalize, and ultimately participate in the transmission of eternal wisdom that is at the core of the Jewish spiritual heritage.

Contents:

Genesis

1 Torah Portion: Bereishit Genesis 1:1-6:8 3

Creation

Gan Eden: The Garden of Eden

Adam and Eve

The Sin

Cain and Abel

The Generations of Mankind

2 Torah Portion: Noah Genesis 6:9-11:32 24

The Flood

After the Flood

Noah Plants a Vineyard

The Tower of Babel

3 Torah Portion: Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1-17:27 32

Abraham's Call and Wanderings

God Reassures Abraham

The Covenant of Milah and New Names

4 Torah Portion: Vayeira Genesis 18:1-22:24 39

The Three Visitors

Sodom and Amorah

Isaac and Ishmael

The Binding of Isaac on the Altar

5 Torah Portion: Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1-25:18 47

Sarah's Death

Finding a Wife for Isaac

6 Torah Portion: Toledot Genesis 25:19-28:9 52

Jacob and Esau

The Blessing

7 Torah Portion: Yayetzei Genesis 28:10-32:3 58

Jacob's Vision

Rachel and Leah

8 Torah Portion: Vayishlach Genesis 32:4-36:43 64

Jacob's Encounter with Esau

Esau's Descendants

9 Torah Portion: Vayeishev Genesis 37:1-40:23 70

Joseph's Travail

Judah and Tamar

Joseph Resists Temptation

The Dreams of the Two Prisoners

10 Torah Portion: Mikeitz Genesis 41:1-44:17 77

Joseph Appointed Viceroy of Egypt

Joseph Confronts His Brothers

11 Torah Portion: Vayigash Genesis 44:18-47:27 82

Joseph Reveals Himself

12 Torah Portion: Vayechi Genesis 47:28-50:26 86

Jacob on His Deathbed

Jacob Blesses His Sons

Jacob's Burial

Exodus

13 Torah Portion: Shemot Exodus 1:1-6:1 93

The Birth of Moses

The Burning Bush

14 Torah Portion: Va'era Exodus 6:2-9:35 100

The Plagues

15 Torah Portion: Bo Exodus 10:1-13:16 104

Prelude to the Exodus

The Passover

16 Torah Portion: Beshalach Exodus 13:17-17:16 109

Crossing the Red Sea

The Manna

The Battle Against Amalek

17 Torah Portion: Yitro Exodus 18:1-20:23 116

Jethro Advises Moses

The Ten Commandments

18 Torah Portion: Mishpatim Exodus 21:1-24:18 122

Civil Laws

19 Torah Portion: Terumah Exodus 25:1-27:19 129

The Furnishings of the Sanctuary

The Tabernacle

20 Torah Portion: Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20-30:10 133

The Vestments of the Kohanim

Consecration of the Kohanim

21 Torah Portion: Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11-34:35 137

Inspired Craftsmen

Shabbat

The Golden Calf

22 Torah Portion: Vayakhel Exodus 35:1-38:20 144

The Gifts for the Tabernacle

23 Torah Portion: Pekudei Exodus 38:21-40:38 148

Erecting the Tabernacle

Leviticus

24 Torah Portion: Vayikra Leviticus 1:1-5:26 153

The Offerings

25 Torah Portion: Tzav Leviticus 6:1-8:36 158

Offerings

Installation of the Kohanim

26 Torah Portion: Shemini Leviticus 9:1-11:47 161

Inauguration of the Tabernacle

The Death of Nadav and Avihu

Laws of Kashruth

27 Torah Portion: Tazria Leviticus 12:1-13:59 166

Laws of Purity

The Laws of Tzaraat (Leprosy)

28 Torah Portion: Metzora Leviticus 14:1-15:33 170

Purification of a Leper

Menstruation

29 Torah Portion: Acharei Mot Leviticus 16:1-18:30 174

The Yom Kippur Service

Forbidden Sexual Relations

30 Torah Portion: Kedoshim Leviticus 19:1-20:27 178

Fundamental Moral Laws

31 Torah Portion: Emor Leviticus 21:1-24:23 186

Laws of the Kohanim

The Festivals

The Menorah

Penalties

32 Torah Portion: Behar Leviticus 25:1-26:2 192

The Sabbatical Year

Kindness to Others

33 Torah Portion: Bechukotai Leviticus 26:3-27:34 196

Reward for Obedience

The Tochachah: Reproof for Disobedience

Numbers

34 Torah Portion: Bamidbar Numbers 1:1-4:20 203

The Assignment of the Levites

35 Torah Portion: Naso Numbers 4:21-7:89 206

Purifying the Camp

The Suspected Adulteress

The Nazirite

The Priestly Blessing

The Dedication of the Tabernacle

36 Torah Portion: Beha'alotecha Numbers 8:1-12:16 216

Traveling Through the Wilderness

Complaints

Miriam Stricken with Leprosy

37 Torah Portion: Shelach Numbers 13:1-15:41 222

Dispatching the Spies

The Slanderous Report

Moses' Plea

Zizith

38 Torah Portion: Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32 229

Korach's Rebellion

Aaron Halts the Plague

Redemption of the Firstborn

39 Torah Portion: Chukat Numbers 19:1-22:1 233

The Red Cow

Miriam's Death

Moses Strikes the Rock

The Battle with the Amorites

40 Torah Portion: Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9 240

Balak and Balaam

Balaam's Blessings

Zimri Challenges Moses

41 Torah Portion: Pinchas Numbers 25:10-30:1 247

Eternal Priesthood for Pinchas

Tzelofchad's Daughters

Joshua Chosen as Moses' Successor

42 Torah Portion: Matot Numbers 30:2-32:42 254

Vows

The War Against Midian

The Request of Reuben and Gad

43 Torah Portion: Masei Numbers 33:1-36:13 259

Aaron's Death

Acts of Murder

Deuteronomy

44 Torah Portion: Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1-3:2 267

Historical Review of the Wanderings

Instructions to Judges

45 Torah Portion: Va'etchanan Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 273

Moses' Prayer

Basic Beliefs

Exile and Repentance

The Fifth Commandment

The Shema

46 Torah Portion: Eikev Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 282

Rewards and Admonitions

Breaking the Tablets

What Does God Want of You?

The Second Section of the Shema

47 Torah Portion: Re'eh Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 290

Sanctity of the Land

The Wayward City

Permitted and Forbidden Foods

Be Kind to Your Fellow

48 Torah Portion: Shofetim Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 299

Judges and Justice

The King

The Plotting Witnesses

Laws of Warfare

The Unsolved Murder

49 Torah Portion: Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 306

The Beautiful Female Captive

Family Laws

Laws of Benevolence

Ammonites and Moabites

50 Torah Portion: Ki Tavo Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 316

Firstfruits

Becoming a Nation

Blessings and Curses

Moses' Final Address to the People

51 Torah Portion: Nitzavim Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 323

Reaffirmation of the Covenant

Repentance and Redemption

52 Torah Portion: Vayelech Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30 329

Moses Bids Farewell

The King Reads Deuteronomy

The Torah as Testimony

53 Torah Portion: Haazinu Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 335

The Song of Moses

54 Torah Portion: Vezot Haberachah Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12 343

The Blessing of Moses.

Notes:

"An Arthur Kurzweil book."

Includes index.

ISBN:

0787969206

OCLC:

52970257

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