The Torah For Dummies
About this book
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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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1 The Torah 101
- Part 2 One by One: The Books of the Torah
- Part 3 The Torah: An Operating Manual for Planet Earth
- Part 4 The Importance of the Torah in Judaism
- Part 5 Do You Dig Archaeology?
- Part 6 The Part of Tens
- Appendix A Glossary of Torah Terms and Names
- Index
- EULA
