Judaism

Healing the soul is a vital counterpart to curing the body.

Using the wisdom of the Jewish tradition to better understand and deal with the pain of loneliness in our lives and in the lives of those we love.

Although seldom studied by biblical scholars as a discrete phenomenon, ritual violence is mentioned frequently in biblical texts, and includes ritual actions such as disfigurement of corpses, destruction or scattering of bones removed from a tomb, stoning and other forms of public execution, cursing, forced depilation, the legally-sanctioned imposition of physical defects on living persons, coerced potion-drinking, sacrificial burning of animals and humans, forced stripping and exposure of the genitalia, and mass eradication of populations.

Seeking to live a Christian life in this American society can often evoke a wide range of emotions, and the precipitation sometimes looks like poetry.

Approximately thirteen million people around the world define themselves as Jews, with the majority residing in the United States and Israel.

This book provides a comprehensive study on the proclamation of Holy Scriptures as an enacted celebration, as well as its function as a performance within sacralized theatrical spaces.

An inspiring way to reclaim your integrity and renew your sense of moral purpose.

100 Easy, must-have Jewish recipes for any occasionJewish food is steeped in diverse cultural traditions, featuring a wide array of ingredients, flavors, and textures from all over the world.

The American Jewish Year Book, which spans three different centuries, is the annual record of the North American Jewish communities and provides insight into their major trends.

"e;We can battle insensitivity, immorality, and dishonesty in our lives individually and collectively as a people.

The study of early modern history has exploded in the last several decades.

Accommodates both the cosmopolitan narrative of the Jewish diaspora with traditional Jews and their culture.

Much of the drama, theological paradox, and interpretive interest in the Book of Samuel derives from instances of God's violence in the story.

Beyond Expulsion is a history of Jewish-Christian interactions in early modern Strasbourg, a city from which the Jews had been expelled and banned from residence in the late fourteenth century.

Much of what we know about life in the medieval Islamic Middle East comes from texts written to impart religious ideals or to chronicle the movements of great men.

The Letter of Aristeas tells the story of how Ptolemy Philadelphus of Egypt commissioned seventy scholars to translate the Hebrew Bible into Greek.

Generations of scholars have debated the influence of Greco-Roman culture on Jewish society and the degree of its impact on Jewish material culture and religious practice in Palestine and the Diaspora of antiquity.

What does it mean to be Jewish?

This book explores the extraordinary differentiation of the Baghdadi Jewish community over time during their sojourn in India from the end of the eighteenth century until their dispersion to Indian diasporas in Israel and English-speaking countries throughout the world after India gained independence in 1947.

The notion of a distinct “wisdom tradition” in ancient Israel has a long history—but does it have a basis in the evidence?

Lessons from the book of Exodus: learn how to stop walking in circles and rely on God's grace to show you the way to his good promise.

This volume is a comprehensive but accessible guide to the major questions raised by the Hellenistic Jewish work, Joseph and Aseneth.

Originally published between 1920-70,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing.

A collection of caregiving tools combining the values of Jewish tradition and self-relationsuseful for practitioners of ANY faith!

A fully updated and revised edition of a classic text on Jewish prayer.

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and TeachersCombining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher's Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God's Word.

An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testamentnow fully updated.

The book is concerned with a so called ethical midrash, Seder Eliyahu (also known as Tanna debe Eliyahu), a post-talmudic work probably composed in the ninth century.

Exploring the subtle political philosophy within the Biblical narrative, this book presents enduring insights that complement Ancient Greek philosophy for contemporary political distinctions - uncovering overlooked socio-political ideologies to provide a unique perspective alongside the classical philosophical tradition.

1995 startet das Judische Filmfestival Berlin & Brandenburg (JFBB) mit acht Filmen und schliet eine Lucke in der kulturellen Landschaft der Region Berlin und Brandenburg.

One of the most powerful traditions of the Jewish fascination with language is that of the Name.

Exploring a contemporary Judaism rich with the textures of family, memory, and fellowship, Jodi Eichler-Levine takes readers inside a flourishing American Jewish crafting movement.

Maps and Meaning is rooted in the authors’ experience as clergy and chaplains and is relevant to those looking for a fresh perspective on biblical narratives related to the role of the priest, patients, soldiers, and others who spend time “outside the camp.

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Southwestern Journal of Theology 2024 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Biblical Studies)This book surveys the current landscape of Old Testament studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary academic discussions.

"Am Sabbattag eröffnete man also den Kampf gegen sie [die Israeliten], und sie kamen um [da sie sich nicht wehrten, um den Sabbat nicht zu entweihen] samt ihren Frauen und Kindern und ihrem Viehbestand.

This fascinating narrative illustrates and clarifies rabbinic views relating to more than 250 topics.

Religious encounters with mystery can be fascinating, but also terrifying.

Marriage, Sex and Family in Judaism explores Jewish marriage from historical and contemporary perspectives, focusing on the religious and legal concepts of marriage, and the social impact of family in the Jewish community.

This book uses the metaphor of walking to gain insight into the spiritual life.

Von Moses Mendelssohn bis Doron Rabinovici, von Henriette Herz bis Barbara Honigmann.

God chooses Israel (salvation first to the Jew and then the gentile), but without showing favoritism?

Circumventing the Law probes the rabbinic logic behind the use of loopholes, the legal phenomenon of finding and using gaps within law to achieve otherwise illegal outcomes.