The Jewish Study Bible: featuring The Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation | 
 enlarge | Creators: Adele Berlin, Marc Zvi Brettler, Michael Fishbane
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Pages: 2208
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.8 x 1.9
ISBN: 0195297512
Dewey Decimal Number: 221.5208
EAN: 9780195297515
ASIN: 0195297512
Publication Date: January 4, 2004
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Product Description
Now, readers of the Bible who are interested in studying Jewish traditions have a one-volume resource specifically tailored for their needs. The Jewish Study Bible presents the center of gravity of the Scriptures where Jews experience it--in Torah. It offers readers the fruits of various schools of Jewish traditions of biblical exegesis (rabbinic, medieval, mystical, etc.) and provides them with a wealth of ancillary materials that aid in bringing the ancient text to life. The nearly forty contributors to the work represent the cream of Jewish biblical scholarship from the world over. No knowledge of Hebrew is required for one to make use of this unique volume. The JSB uses The Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation, whose name is an acronym formed from the Hebrew initials of the three sections into which the Hebrew Bible is traditionally divided (Torah, Instruction; Nevi'im, Prophets; and Kethubim, Writings). A committee of esteemed biblical scholars and rabbis from the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism movements produced this modern translation, which dates from 1985. Anyone interested in acquiring a fuller understanding of the riches of the Bible will profit from reading The Jewish Study Bible.
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 Very good for the curious Jew. January 7, 2009
A VERY good book! Before I discovered this I was reading a Christian study bible (The Quest Study Bible) so that I could read the running commentary for interpretations of the Old Testament. The format of the study bible was not for me however, because the running commentary beside the scripture was from the standpoint of an unyielding Christian, and didn't include any viewpoints from a scientific or historical background. The Jewish study bible, however, does not include interpretations from a single standpoint. It instead contains information regarding a myriad of different ideas and interpretations, ranging from classic Orthodox interpretations to source criticism. To me, this is what sets this Oxford Press Jewish Study Bible apart from other works of this nature. The running commentary, while still very Jewish, is written in a somewhat neutral manner. It is written respectfully; it exposes the reader to different ideas and interpretations, and assumes that the reader is capable of coming to his or her own conclusions.
Purchased for Pastor November 16, 2008
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I bought this for my Pastor during Pastor appreciation month.I was please with the bible and it was a good fit for him.I was please with the quickness of the delivery and the condition upon recieving it.It is a excellent book loaded with imformation and a jewish viewpoint which helps interpet the meaning for preaching.A good buy for anyone interested in a deeper look into the old testament.
Outstanding publication October 4, 2008
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The book has excellent editorial information for anyone wanting a good study text for the Hebrew bible.
The Jewish Study Bible September 3, 2008
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This product is superbe. I was not happy with the way it was packaged. This is a havy book and it must be wrapped individually. The outer jackets of all of the books I ordered were damaged and wrinkled.
Tanakh Review August 26, 2008
Excellent study guide. Great for definitions of words . Explains from Jewish perspective. Each Chapter gives background of the Torah, Nevi'im and other important Jewish and Chritian text. If you want to study the Bible or Tanakh this is great for beginners.
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