The JPS Classic Midrash Collection brings together three ancient anthologies of Midrash. The two Mekhilta titles deal exclusively with the book of Exodus, acting as commentaries that exegetically illuminate both the legal (Halakhic) and moral (Aggadic) aspects of the text. The Pesikta … more
…-by-line commentary of the biblical text, presented in its original Hebrew, complete with vocalization and cantillation marks, as well as the 1985 JPS English translation. The extensive introduction places the book within its historical, literary, and critical context, discusses contemporary … more
…commentary also makes use of literary analysis, comparative Semitics, and evidence from modern archaeological discoveries. This resource is available as part of the JPS Tanakh Commentary Collection (9 volumes). Product Details Title: The JPS Torah Commentary: Jonah Author: Uriel Simon … more
…beyond the 33 excursuses to the commentary, the extensive footnotes and the helpful charts and maps. This resource is available as part of the JPS Tanakh Commentary Collection (9 volumes). Product Details Title: The JPS Torah Commentary: Deuteronomy Author: Jeffrey H. Tigay Publisher: … more
…Sport [of the State of Israel] for classical literature for the year 5762 [2001]. This resource is available as part of the JPS Tanakh Commentary Collection (9 volumes). Praise for the Print Edition This informative commentary ... dissects the Book of Esther and, by extension, the … more
…part of the JPS Tanakh Commentary Collection (9 volumes). Praise for the Print Edition The sum of the matter, when all is said and done, is that the JPS Ecclesiastes/Koheleth is a thorough, sensitive and engaging study with much to recommend it. —Canadian Jewish News This is an insightful … more
…University, and has also served as Guest Professor at the Hebrew University and at Ben Gurion University. He is the Editor of the Israel Exploration Journal and a member of the Archaeological Council of the Israel Exploration Society. This resource is available as part of the JPS Tanakh … more
…the Hebrew text. The haftarot are also put into biblical context by a separate overview of all prophetic books (except Jonah) that are excerpted in the haftarah cycle. This volume was a National Jewish Book Award Finalist. This resource is available as part of the JPS Tanakh … more
…Expulsion: The Human Condition,” “The Depravity of Canaan,” “God’s Election of Abraham,” “Isaac, Father of Two Nations,” “Joseph’s Liberation and Rise to Power,” and many others. This resource is available as part of the JPS Tanakh Commentary Collection (9 volumes). Product Details Title: The … more
…“scholarly”? The Jewish Bible: A JPS Guide is what it set out to be: an introduction and compact reference to the most fascinating and influential book of all time. This new volume in the acclaimed JPS Guides series is an invaluable companion to the Jewish Bible, providing readers with ready … more
…in Philadelphia in 1888 to provide the children of Jewish immigrants to America with books about their heritage in the language of the New World. As the oldest publisher of Jewish titles in the English language, the mission of JPS is to enhance Jewish culture by promoting the … more
…In this volume in the JPS Commentary collection, Joseph Tabory, one of the world's leading authorities on the history of the Haggadah, traces the development of the Seder and the Haggadah through the ages. The book features an extended introduction by Tabory, the classic Hebrew … more
The JPS Guide to Jewish Traditions provides thousands of insights into the origins, history, and current interpretations of a wealth of Jewish traditions and customs. Ronald Eisenberg has distilled an immense amount of material from classic and contemporary sources into a single … more
…elucidate the text of a seminal book of the Hebrew Bible.” This resource is available as part of the JPS Tanakh Commentary Collection (9 volumes). Product Details Title: The JPS Torah Commentary: Exodus Author: Nahum M. Sarna Publisher: Jewish Publication Society Publication Date: 1991 Pages: … more
The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words contains over 1,000 entries derived from Yiddish, Hebrew, Aramaic, and English. The entries include words for and associated with Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, culture, history, the Bible and other sacred texts, worship, and more. Each entry … more
