Story as Torah

Author: Gordon Wenham
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567084914
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Book Description
It can sometimes be difficult for the modern reader to know whether the author of an Old Testament book is commending or condemning certain acts. Professor Wenham turns to modern literary theory and ethical analysis to show how two quite different books of the Old Testament, Genesis and Judges, offer ethical models of behaviour. He focuses on the attitudes of the authors rather than the morals of the characters in the stories, and argues that these models are actually closer to New Testament ideals than has previously been recogised.

Story as Torah

Author: Gordon Wenham
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 056761171X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Story as Torah

Author: Gordon J. Wenham
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 9780801027833
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
How do the grand stories of Israel and her heroes, as well as the many seemingly mundane incidents found in these narrative stories, help guide today's readers in their daily behavior? Renowned scholar Gordon Wenham offers Story as Torah, a succinct monograph demonstrating how Old Testament narratives can indeed function as "Torah," informing one's ethical choices. He uses the books of Genesis and Judges as test cases, working with texts that offer clear moral guidance as well as those in which the ethical teaching is at first glance dubious. This accessible book will help seminarians, pastors, and other students of the Bible use Old Testament narratives responsibly.

A Child's Garden of Torah

Author: Joel Lurie Grishaver
Publisher: Torah Aura Productions
ISBN: 9780933873148
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
A Child's Garden of Torah Read-Aloud Bible is the perfect way to bring Torah stories to young children. Here are wonderfully retold versions of twenty-five classic Torah stories from the creation of the world to the death of Moses. This volume is an excellent introduction to the biblical heroes you want your children to meet. Use A Child's Garden of Torah Read-Aloud Bible to make Torah stories a centerpiece of your family's Shabbat or bedtime routine.

Hebrew-English Torah

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781590459348
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 418

Book Description
Hebrew-English Torah: The Five books of Moses is a Study Edition of the traditional Masoretic text, placed next to the classic "word-for-word" Jewish translation; it features the most authoritative Hebrew text -- based on the Leningrad Codex and complete with cantillation marks, vocalization and verse numbers. The large format and the use of good paper are part of the design to allow a diligent Torah student to write on margins for more efficient learning. This printed edition comes with a free downloadable PDF edition of the title provided by Varda Books upon presenting to it the proof of purchase.

Our Lives As Torah

Author: Carol Ochs
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780787958534
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
In this powerful book, Carol Ochs shows us how to develop apersonal theology by examining our life stories, learning torecognize God at work in them, and bringing them into conversationwith Torah. Using timeless biblical texts as lenses to see thepresent, she helps us understand who we are and who God is for usby exploring the tightly interwoven basic elements of ourlives--our love, suffering, work, bodies, prayer, community, andexperiences of death. Through the process of seeing our experiences in relation toBiblical stories, we begin to recognize our lives as part of theongoing story of the Jewish people--as Torah. This insight allowsus to see these experiences as meaningful, not accidental, andopens us to recognizing God's power in and through all that happensto us. Rather than a collection of random events, our lives arepart of the Jewish people's ongoing adventure. Armed with ourpersonally shaped theology, we can face this adventure of living inthe vanguard of history with awareness and confidence.

The Everything Torah Book

Author: Yaakov Menken
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440538018
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 477

Book Description
From the Penteteuch and Nevi'im to the Ketuvim and the oral Torah, this straightforward reference walks you through God's instructions to His people and explains how these teachings are incorporated into Jewish life. The Everything Torah Book presents the tenets of the Jewish faith in an easy-to-understand reference. Fascinating insights into the history, stories, parables, and personalities that are featured in this sacred scripture will bring teachings to life. Regardless of your faith, The Everything Torah Book offers a wonderful insight into Jewish culture. Learn about: Jewish history and heritage What constitutes the Torah The importance of the Torah in the Jewish community How to expand your learning Incorporating teachings into your life Written by a rabbi, The Everything Torah Book presents the tenets of Jewish faith, tradition, and culture in one all-inclusive resource.

With a Mighty Hand

Author: Amy Ehrlich
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763643955
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
A lyrical adaptation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible presents the stories of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Moses and other primary figures in a continuous narrative that upholds the complexities of the original text.

Stories We Pray

Author: Joel Lurie Grishaver
Publisher: Torah Aura Productions
ISBN: 1934527467
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
Stories (and informative background information) for almost every prayer in the weekday and Shabbat siddur. Perfect for teachers of prayer, rabbis, cantors, service leaders, junior congregation facilitators, and camp educators looking to infuse worship with a sense of meaning and wonder. Matches perfectly with stories in S'fatai Tiftah, Journeys Through the Siddur, and Pirkei T'filah.

The Torah Story

Author: Gary Edward Schnittjer
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310874033
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 594

Book Description
Working knowledge of the Torah is essential for every serious student of the Scriptures. Written in an engaging and accessible voice, even while digging into difficult and complicated matters at a sophisticated level, The Torah Story emphasizes the content of the text itself, moving beyond debating dates and theories of authorship into understanding how these five key books of the Bible help us understand the story of salvation. Providing flexible options for further study, each chapter includes the following: Tips and tools for getting started Questions that focus on key issues Key terms to look for Outlines and summaries of the material An interactive workshop designed for students, individuals, or study groups Challenge questions drawn from the chapter and biblical text Advanced questions for those who want deeper exploration of biblical contexts, language, and exegetical or theological issues Research project suggestions Discussion activities using films to engage the biblical narrative (selected chapters) A refreshingly new approach to the Torah—neither an introduction nor a commentary—The Torah Story provides a model of how to read Scripture intertextually. It leaves no doubt as to the overarching unity of the message and composition of the Pentateuch.