The Torah / by Arthur Kurzweil.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kurzweil, Arthur, author.

Series:

--For dummies

For dummies

Standardized Title:

Torah for dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Old Testament--Introductions.

Bible.

Genre:

Introductory works.

Physical Description:

xviii, 362 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Edition:

2nd edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2026]

Summary:

"An accessible and fascinating exploration of the Torah. The Torah For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow and insightful guideto the first five books of the Hebrew bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This helpful resource walks you through the foundations of Jewish tradition, religion, and theology, explaining Judaism's rich and ancient history and how its interpreted by modern Jews. You'll also find discussion on translations of ancient writings, as well as explorations of the resources that preserve and expand Jewish texts and archeological discoveries that shed additional light on old doctrines. Inside : Understand how the Torah is structured ; Discover how the Torah informs the lives of followers ; Explore interpretations, commentaries, and more. Perfect for practicing Jews who want to better understand their own faith, Christians wanting to know more about the Jewish roots of Christianity, followers of Islamic tradition, and those interested in the roots of Abrahamic faiths, The Torah For Dummies is a can't-miss resource for anyoneinterested in one of the world's oldest and most fascinating religions and cultures. It's packed with trustworthy information about thelaws, teachings, and stories that guide the lives of people of faith all over the world."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781394379996

1394379994

OCLC:

1518920826

Publisher Number:

90103258129