Judaism: sacred texts books

In Knowledge of God and the Development of Early Kabbalah, Jonathan Dauber offers a fresh consideration of the emergence...  Read More >>

The modern Hebrew poet uses a new midrashic method that seeks to neutralize the Bible's sway over modern Israeli...  Read More >>

The first full-length analysis of the heavenly book motif in English, this study highlights a vital element of early...  Read More >>

An examination of key sobriquets found among the Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls.  Read More >>

A look at the use of Scriptural law by early Christian and Rabbinical Jews, assessing points of tension, emphasis...  Read More >>

Describes recent discoveries and insights into the various expressions of Jewish mysticism from antiquity to the...  Read More >>

Examines the origins of the En Yaaqov in the tumultuous medieval period and the motivations of its creator, exiled...  Read More >>

"This book is for those sincere questioners whose main obstacle is their struggle with the issue of the authenticity...  Read More >>

A timely collection of contributions by major scholars in the field of prayer and poetry in the Dead Sea Scrolls....  Read More >>

In Created Equal, Joshua Berman engages the text of the Hebrew Bible from a novel perspective--as a document of...  Read More >>

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Explores Maimonides’ views regarding God, the commandments, astrology, medicine, the evil eye, amulets, magic, theurgic...  Read More >>

Describes how Kabbalah views relationships and what makes them work (or not work), and reveals that it is the woman...  Read More >>

Analyzes the language (poetics) of ancient Jewish historical apocalypses. This title investigates how the dramatis...  Read More >>

Children of Tomorrow: Guidelines for Raising Happy Children in the 21st Century is a new beginning for you and your...  Read More >>

The Book of Zohar (Book of Radiance) is perhaps the most mysterious composition ever written. It contains the secrets...  Read More >>

The book is written from a non-sectarian viewpoint and shows, in the words of biblical scholar Gunther Plaut, respect...  Read More >>

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Lauren Monroe argues that the use of cultic and ritual language in the account of the Judean King Josiah's reforms...  Read More >>

Discover multiple perspectives on every parashah in this rich collection of commentary. Also included are holiday...  Read More >>

A book that enhances our appreciation of the Bible-""explaining, exploring, and deepening our sense of what it means...  Read More >>

This book investigates the substance and presentation of major metaphysical themes in Maimonides' Guide for the...  Read More >>

Using insights from modern sociology, this book argues that the organization, law, and literature of the Dead Sea...  Read More >>

A unique introduction exploring both Jewish and Christian perspectives  Read More >>

Inspired by intense studies, meditation, and a variety of teachings from the great Torah sages, best-selling author...  Read More >>