Arthur Kurzweil

The Torah For Dummies (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

An accessible and fascinating exploration of the Torah

The Torah For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow and insightful guide to 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 anyone interested in one of the world's oldest and most fascinating religions and cultures. It's packed with trustworthy information about the laws, teachings, and stories that guide the lives of people of faith all over the world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 386
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781394380015
• Artikelnr.: 75752532

Autorenporträt

Arthur Kurzweil teaches Talmud and Kabbalah courses to adults across the United States. He's the author of The Torah For Dummies, Kabbalah For Dummies, and The Talmud For Dummies. He's a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1
Part I: The Torah 101 9
Chapter 1: Beginning with Torah Basics 11
Chapter 2: Encountering God, the Ultimate Author 21
Chapter 3: Examining the Treasures of the Torah 39
Part II: One by One: The Books of the Torah 59
Chapter 4: "In the Beginning": The Book of Genesis 61
Chapter 5: "These Are the Names": The Book of Exodus 79
Chapter 6: "And He Called": The Book of Leviticus 101
Chapter 7: "In the Wilderness": The Book of Numbers 113
Chapter 8: "Words": The Book of Deuteronomy 127
Part III: The Torah: An Operating Manual for Planet Earth 141
Chapter 9: Keeping Your Personal Behavior in Line with the Torah 143
Chapter 10: Living by the Word of the Torah in the Community 155
Part IV: The Importance of the Torah in Judaism 165
Chapter 11: Observing the Holy Days in Torah Time 167
Chapter 12: Following Jewish Customs According to the Torah 191
Chapter 13: Walking through the Torah Synagogue Service 209
Chapter 14: The Final Commandment: Writing a Torah Scroll 229
Chapter 15: Always Up for Discussion: Analyzing the Torah 247
Chapter 16: Studying the Torah with Translations, Commentaries, and Other
Resources 263
Part V: The Part of Tens 277
Chapter 17: The Ten Commandments According to the Torah 279
Chapter 18: Ten Frequently Misunderstood Quotes from the Torah 287
Part VI: Appendixes 295
Appendix A: A Glossary of Torah Terms and Names 297
Appendix B: The 248 Positive Commandments in the Torah 305
Appendix C: The 365 Negative Commandments in the Torah 321
Index 341