Understanding the sacred text has been a wonderful yet elusive challenge through the ages. This book is a reading of the Bible, accessible to readers of all backgrounds and levels of familiarity with the biblical text. In contrast to previous works on the subject,Reading the Sacred Textfocuses on the true meaning of the biblical text rather than the metaphorical or mystical interpretations. It retells, in a captivating and easy-to-follow narrative, the story of the Five Books of Moses, the first books of the Bible.
"Reading the Sacred Textis recommended for all libraries because it is unique in its literal interpretation of Biblical text and it is extremely interesting and enjoyable to read." —Ilka Gordon,AJL Reviews
Aaron Lichtensteinteaches at the City University of New York and previously taught at New YorkUniversity, YeshivaUniversity, the University of Denver, and the London School of Jewish Studies. He is the author ofPsalms in Plain Englishand a former staff editor of theEncyclopedia Judaica. He lives in Brooklyn.
A masterful retelling of the Five Books of Moses by a scholar,Reading the Sacred Textis a modern and literary rendition
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