This large format edition comes with searchable Scholar PDF digital edition, which works interactively with the optional Hebrew-English Tanakh (Varda Books) and is emailed to a customer upon the presentation of the purchase receipt to the publisher. "An admirable textbook for intelligent adults (including clergy and seminary students) who want to study the book of Genesis in the light of the most up-to-date historical and archaeological information and who also want to get a real sense of its spiritual and moral significance. . . . It is sane, accurate, interesting, well-written. . . a first class piece of work. There is nothing like it for Jews and nothing better in its class for Christians." — Dr. Robert C. Dentan, Professor of Old Testament at General Theological Seminary "This book. . . is designed to make the Bible of Israel intelligible, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring to a sophisticated generation, possessed of intellectual curiosity and ethical sensitivity." — NYT Book Review ". . . this is the most comprehensive and careful interpretation of the Bible's initial book in light of the extra biblical sources bearing upon it, and as such, is to be highly recommended." — George M. Landes, Journal of Biblical Literature ". . . a work of high scholarship, [which is] at the same time within the understanding of the serious lay reader; valuable equally to those of the Jewish and Christian communities.” — Kirkus Review

From the best-selling author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon comes a dazzling new work of historical fiction. The Gospel According to Lazarus retells the story of Jesus of Nazareth from the perspective of his childhood friend whom he resurrected - how and for what purpose are the mysteries at the centre of Lazarus's narrative.

Robert Gordis' "The Book of Job: Commentary, New Translation, Special Studies" is one of the most interesting commentaries on the Biblical text that Carlyle called "the grandest book ever written with pen." Gordis' method of interpretation, which he calls in his Introduction "vertical", "[reaches] out in time to later periods in the historical experience of the Jewish people, in order to utilize all the resources of post-biblical literature and language, apocryphal, mishnaic, talmudic, medieval, and modern, for the purpose of enhancing our understanding of the vocabulary, syntax, style, and content of biblical literature -- and in turn to be illumined by it." "This approach -- says Yehoshua Gitay (JAOS 101.2) -- provides a careful and balanced commentary, with a new translation that is reasonable, poetic, and very readable." “...magisterial achievement,” seconds John G. Gammie of The University of Tulsa. “[The work is a] comprehensive volume of almost six hundred pages. Gordis presents [besides new translation] a series of introductions followed by 42 special notes enabling him to discuss his views on the various critical issues of the book… This work deserves to be ranked among the foremost of critical commentaries on the Book of Job…”

The Bible Unmasked is a book written by Joseph Lewis that aims to critically examine the Bible and reveal its flaws, inconsistencies, and contradictions. The author argues that the Bible is not a divinely inspired text but rather a collection of myths, legends, and historical inaccuracies. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Bible, such as its creation story, the Ten Commandments, and the life of Jesus Christ. The author uses historical, scientific, and philosophical arguments to debunk the Bible's claims and to offer alternative explanations for the events and characters described in the text. The book is intended for readers who are interested in exploring the Bible from a critical and skeptical perspective and who are willing to challenge their own beliefs and assumptions about religion and faith.Contents: Abram and Sarai; Isaac and Rebekah; Incest, or Lot and His Daughters; Jacob, Leah and Rachel; Rape of Dinah; Joseph and Potiphar's Wife; Judah and Tamar; 19th Chapter of Judges; King David and His Wives; Rape of Tamar; Story of Ruth; King Solomon and His Songs; Book of Esther, New Testament; Virgin Birth; Elizabeth, Mary and the Angel Gabriel; Jesus and the Sinner, Creed of Science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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"Josephus" by Norman Bentwich is a biography that provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the life and works of Flavius Josephus, a Jewish historian and scholar from the first century AD. Bentwich delves into Josephus' early years, his experiences during the Jewish-Roman War, and his subsequent collaboration with the Roman Empire. The book explores Josephus' significant contributions to Jewish historiography, particularly his works "The Jewish War" and "Jewish Antiquities," which document the events and culture of ancient Judea. Bentwich analyzes Josephus' writings in the context of his political circumstances, shedding light on his motivations and the challenges he faced as a Jewish leader collaborating with the Romans. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Bentwich paints a vivid picture of Josephus' life, offering readers valuable insights into the political, social, and religious dynamics of ancient Judea. The biography also explores Josephus' controversial reputation among Jews and Christians, his impact on historiography, and his enduring influence on the understanding of Jewish history.

The publication of the apocryphal Acts of the Apostles has unveiled a vast yet unexplored domain in ancient Christian literature. These Acts, particularly the oldest ones, provide insights into second-century Christianity. They are vital for understanding early Christian worship practices and offer a glimpse into divine services held in homes, complementing the Acts of the Apostles. They also hold significance in the history of Christian poetry, notably within Gnostic circles. Despite their mix of fact and fiction, these Acts are relevant to educators, preachers, missionaries, and historians. The oldest and most significant Acts are presented in this volume. These Acts are crucial for early Church literature and provide valuable insights into Christian history. Bernhard Pick (1842–1917) was a German-American Lutheran pastor and prolific scholar, studied at New York City's Union Theological Seminary. He contributed extensively to theological encyclopedias, provided critical indexes, and delved into hymnology. This Reader's Edition is based on a public domain text. This text has been thoroughly spellchecked and proofread to correct errors that appear in the public domain edition. The formatting has also been altered to provide a cleaner, more readable experience. Introductions and footnotes not native to the text have been removed to avoid interruptions to and distractions from the text. Many readers find that this allows them a greater ability to focus on the text itself. It is our hope that this Reader's Edition will provide you with the best possible reading experience of this classic text. Our mission is to breathe new life into the pages of the past by removing barriers between the reader and the text.