Sacred Writings category: 300 books

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The Story of the Scrolls

The miraculous discovery and true significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls

by Geza Vermes
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2010

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in Qumran, Palestine, in 1947 was one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. Written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, and hidden in caves by an ancient Jewish sect, these mysterious manuscripts revolutionized our understanding of the Bible, of Judaism...
Cover of Where's My Miracle?: Exploring Jewish Traditions For Dealing with Tragedy
by Morey Schwartz
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2010

At one time or another every person of faith asks himself questions like these: What must I do to deserve some Divine intervention in my life? Is there anyone really listening to my prayers? When do miracles happen, and when do they not? Where s my miracle? Am I not worthy? Here is a fresh, new, thought-provoking...
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by Abigail Gillman
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2018

Between 1780 and 1937, Jews in Germany produced numerous new translations of the Hebrew Bible into German. Intended for Jews who were trilingual, reading Yiddish, Hebrew, and German, they were meant less for religious use than to promote educational and cultural goals. Not only did translations give...
Cover of Shmuel II
by Dan Sebbah
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2017

The third of the four books making up the Neviim Rishonim (Early Prophets) - Shemuel (Samuel) is divided into two parts and chronicles the birth of Samuel and God's call to him as a boy. Samuel begins with the Prophet's birth and God's call to him as a boy. The story of the Ark of the Covenant that...
Cover of The Jewish Life of Christ being the SEPHER TOLDOT JESHU or Book of the Generation of Jesus
by Anonymous, J. M. Wheeler
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2018

PREFACE When we first announced our intention of publishing a translation of this work, we were unaware that it had ever appeared in English before it was inserted in the New York Truthseeker by “Scholasticus.” This able and learned writer, who has since published his translation, with...
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by Aunt Naomi
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2012

Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by "Aunt Naomi" (Gertrude Landa) A well-told collection of Midrash and Talmudic lore for children. "Jewish folklore is full of vivid stories that both entertain and teach. This book is based on tales from the Talmud and Midrash. While some...
Cover of Ancient Jewish Proverbs (Illustrated Edition)
by Abraham Cohen
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2012

Abraham Cohens Ancient Jewish Proverbs contains hundreds of Jewish proverbs and sayings, many from the Talmud and Mishna. The proverbs are divided into categories, such as Family Life, Human Existence, and Human Virtues. This edition is illustrated and includes a table of contents for easier navigation.
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Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights?

The Four Questions Around the World

by Ilana Kurshan
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2008

This fascinating, informative, and beautifully illustrated books translates the Passover seder's Four Questions into twenty-three languages and provides capsule histories of the Jews in the countries where the languages are spoken. The recitation of the Four Questions at the beginning of the...
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Studying the Torah

A Guide to in-Depth Interpretation

by Avigdor Bonchek
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 1997

The traditional Jew has always accepted the study of Torah as central to his or her way of life. But without the ability to effectively analyze and interpret the text, one misses the opportunity to gain a deep and authentic appreciation of the Torah's beauty and profundity. In Studying the Torah:...
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The Wisdom of King Solomon

A Contemporary Exploration of Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life

by Haim Shapira
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2018

In the Book of Ecclesiastes the main character, already rich in material wealth, seeks wisdom and looks upon the lessons of his own life. Inspired by that search, bestselling philosopher Haim Shapira muses on the perennial questions most relevant to our lives. Ecclesiastes is among the most...
Cover of The Legends Of The Jews Volume II: From Joseph To The Exodus
by Louis Ginzberg
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2013

The Legends of the Jews (Volume II: From Joseph to the Exodus) The masterpiece of one of the preeminent Talmudic scholars of the 20th century, the multivolume Legends of the Jews gathers together stories from the Talmud, the Midrash, the Bible, and oral traditions-also known as the Haggada-and...
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Kabbalah

Rosicrucian Digest

by Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, Ralph M. Lewis
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2012

This issue of the Rosicrucian Digest presents a compendium of materials that provide a solid introduction to the most important aspects of Kabbalah.
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Ein Yaakov

The Ethical and Inspirational Teachings of the Talmud

by Yaakov ibn Rabbi Chaviv
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1999

This is the only complete English translation of the classic Jewish text known as Ein Yaakov. Ein Yaakov is a collection of all the agaddah (the non-legal) material of the Talmud, compiled by Rabbi Yaakov ibn Chaviv, the fifteenth century talmudist. Scattered among the more than 2,700 pages...
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by Benjamin Rabbi Blech
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 1977

Ever since the earliest times, Jewish scholars have looked to the Hebrew language as a source of holiness and a wellspring of wisdom. Both letters and words, it has always been assumed, they have hidden messages and secrets to be sought after, as if we are opening a shell to extract the fruit. Rabbi...
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