A new translation with the aid of previous versions and with constant consultation of jewish authorities by the jewish publication society of america aka, the jps 1917. The jps rashi discussion torah commentary january 2018 is now available. Thankfully an excellent english translation of the tanakh already exists that we can use, modify, and importantly, update. In 1888, the jewish publication society of america was founded in philadelphia to provide jewish immigrants children with englishlanguage books about their heritage. It contains the complete hebrew text of genesis, the jps s new english translation, and an extensive original commentary that illuminates the text like a watt searchlight.
Here in prison he is at the lowest point of his fortunes, forlorn and helpless. This collection includes the complete torah commentaries, plus commentaries on jonah, ruth, ecclesiastes, esther, and haftarot. The rabbinical assembly and the united synagogue of america, pp. This volume on exodus begins with a short introductory article which discusses the contents, character and setting of the text. Torah study pdfs these numbered pdf files contain weekly study guides. Every page contains the complete traditional hebrew text, with cantillation notes, the jps translation of the holy scriptures.
New insights from women rabbis on the 54 weekly torah portions rebbe nachmans torah. With acrobat reader dc you can do more than just open and view pdf files its easy to add annotations to documents using a complete set of commenting tools take your. Our faculty and teachers bring the depth and breadth of jts learning directly to you through a rich collection of contemporary jewish content. The symbolic foods of this holiday are well known to most of us but they are not quite as. The reverence for scripture and the insight after 4,000 years of thought is absolutely amazing. The current jps translation, based on classical and modern sources, is acclaimed f. Narrative chronology in the revision of torah texts, jaj 4 20. Click download or read online button to get a torah commentary for our times book now. Each handout is two pages, containing the title of the parashah portion, scripture references and summaries, questions that can be used to guide your study during the week and our time of discussion. Click on read more and buy from any book page on this site. Jps torah commentary 5 volumes accordance bible software. It also includes a commentary on the passover haggadah. The jps torah commentary series is one of the best ive ever read.
Passover is still many weeks away but our torah portion draws our attention to the observance of this important holiday. Since then the text has significantly evolved by incorporating thousands of corrections suggested to varda graphics by its own employees, editors of the united bible society, david steinduring varda graphics typesetting of the jps hebrewenglish tanakh,and, more recently, by computercomparison done by the late rabbi mordechai breuer. The translations are fluid and accessible, and this important work represents an invaluable invitation to join the centurieslong conversation of torah commentary and interpretation. Numbers deuteronomy breslov insights into the weekly torah reading the rabbi sion levy edition of the chumash in. Torah the pentateuch neviim prophets ketuvim scriptures. Sarnas genesis has the full hebrew text of genesis with vowel points and cantillation marks, an english translation the jewish publication societys new jps translation, incisive commentary, and 30 excursuses at the back of. Foreword i the invitation to write a foreword to this collection of nahum m. The jewish publication societys torah commentary is a scholarly analysis of the old testament. Drawing upon classical and modern sources, sarnas exegesis and interpretations are scholarly yet quite accessible to nonspecialist readers. Bereishit genesis shemot exodus vayikra leviticus bamidbar numbers devarim deuteronomy. The following is from the preface to the jewish publication societys 1917 edition of the hebrew bible in english.
The jewish study bible jsb, edited by adele berlin and marc z. Our faculty and teachers bring the depth and breadth of jts learning directly to you through a rich collection of contemporary jewish content, including everything from weekly parashah commentaries to marquee lecture recordings. Read our customer guidethe jps hebrewenglish tanakh features the oldestknown complete hebrew version of the holy scriptures, side by side with jpsas renowned english translation. Jan 08, 2018 steven levy is an attorney and director of a real estate investment fund. Numbers, deuteronomy jps torah commentary, 5 volume set jps guide to jewish women. Thejpstorahcommentaryyw620402020 adobe acrobat reader dcdownload adobe acrobat reader dc ebook pdf. Written by four outstanding bible scholars, it represents a fusion of the best of the old and the new, utilizing the most advanced knowledge of the day to enhance our understanding of the biblical text. Jps works represent the highest levels of scholarship, written in a popular manner. Jeffrey tigay notes that the list of food in deuteronomy 14 closely mirrors the parallel listing of pure and impure foods found in leviticus 11, only in a more concise manner, creating a sort of user guide to jewish dietary practices. Numbers jacob milgrom jacob milgrom is the professor emeritus of biblical studies at the university of california, berkley, who lives currently in israel. You will be redirected to jpss publishing partner, the university of nebraska press. Like all the volumes in the jps torah commentary series, this volume is simply the best in its area. The jewish publication society jps is about the great books of judaism. Based on the same format and design as the torah volumes, jonah provides a critical linebyline commentary of the biblical text, which is presented in its original hebrew, complete with vocalization and cantillation marks, as well as the jps english translation.
Sarah levy is a licensed neuropsychologist who lectures and works with children and families. The pshat commentary, adapted from the jps torah commentary and edited by chaim potok, seeks to explain the basic meaning of the text. English translation of the entire tanakh tanach with rashis commentary. Its welldesigned format allows for ease of reading and features clear type, an engaging and efficient. Jtss extensive online torah resources reflect todays most compelling conversations, research, and teaching from leaders in jewish studyall available for learners around the world to explore and enjoy. Included with the linebyline analysis are thirty excursuses, and helpful maps. Jtss extensive online torah resources reflect todays most compelling conversations, research. Each volume is the work of a scholar who stands at the pinnacle of hi. It opens the door to the wisdom of the classic commentators to jewish students of all levels of hebrew fluency. A torah commentary for our times download ebook pdf. Jps bible commentaries product categories the jewish. The hebrew and english bible text is the new jps version.
The holy scriptures according to the masoretic text. Ive come to nahum sarnas jps torah commentary on exodus with high expectations. In his commentary on genesis, nahum sarna translates 12 as now that i am withered. The jps tanakh commentary collection offers pastors, students, and laypeople commitment to accessibility without sacrificing serious scholarship. Written by four outstanding torah scholars, the jps torah commentary represents a fusion of the best of the old and new. Every page contains the complete traditional hebrew text, with cantillation notes, the jps translation of the holy.
Each volume is the work of a scholar who stands at the pinnacle of his field. The jps torah commentary series has taken its place as one of the most authoritative, yet accessible, bible commentaries of today. This volume on genesis by nahum sarna begins with an introductory article which discusses the title, structure and some of the contents of the book. This color is used for parallels between the first two cells of a threecell row. His genesis volume in that series is one of the best commentaries ive read on any book of the bible so far, after spending long periods of my last sabbath with the book, its lived up to expectations.
Jts s extensive online torah resources reflect todays most compelling conversations, research. E37 2003 the international ible ommentary with the new international version. The name traditionally given by christians to the jewish biblical writings that together with the new testament constitute the christian bible. The complete tanakh tanach hebrew bible the jewish. The human condition, the depravity of canaan, gods election of abraham. The jewish publication society jps has been the preeminent publisher of books at the heart of jewish culture in the english reading world for over 125 years.
Includes the haftarot and commentary on them, pshat and drash commentaries. New jewish publication society of america tanakh wikipedia. The commentary itself is indepth, providing the hebrew text next to the english translation and analysis. Our mission is to promote jewish literacy and selfunderstanding through the publication of books of enduring worth. Exodus this is the commentary on the second book of the bible in the renowned jps torah commentary series. Jps books include the jps tanakh, the most widely read english translation of the hebrew bible, esteemed bible commentary, and hundreds of scholarly and popular works of history. For most protestant christians, the old testament is identical to the classical jewish bible, while for classical roman catholic, greek orthodox, etc. The jps commentators bible is one of the most useful resources i have in my library. This complete, unabridged audio version features over 60 hours of readings by narrators. Every page contains the complete traditional hebrew text, with cantillation notes, the jps translation of the holy scriptures, aliyot breaks, masoretic notes, and commentary by a. The jps torah commentary series 5volume set by jewish. It is based on revised editions of earlier publications of subdivisions of the tanakh such as the torah and five megillot which were originally published from 19691982.
The jewish publication society, known in the jewish community as jps, has initiated a longterm, largescale project to complete a modern jewish commentary on the entire hebrew bible. The drash commentary, edited by harold kushner, selects insights from over 2,000 years of torah study, including passages from the talmud and midrash, the teachings of the sages, comments by rashi, homiletic. Thejpstorahcommentaryyw620402020 adobe acrobat reader. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Abridged version, pshat commentary on deuteronomy, in etz hayim. Produced and recorded for jps by the jewish braille institute. Im a sucker for beautifully constructed books, and this is one. The sacred task of translating the word of god, as revealed to israel through lawgiver, prophet, psalmist, and sage, began at an early date. This color is used for parallels between the second and third cells of a. Utilizing the latest research to enhance our understanding of the biblical text, it takes its place as one of the most authoritative yet accessible bible commentaries of our day. A major bible commentary now in use by conservative judaism is etz hayim. Tigay free pdf d0wnl0ad, audio books, books to read, good books to read, cheap books, good books, online books, books online, book.
Genesis balancing reverence for the text with rigorous scholarship, sarnas commentary is an illuminating and exhaustive treatment of genesis. Thejpstorahcommentarymr461232020 adobe acrobat reader. The jps torah commentary series guides readers through the words and ideas of the torah. A recorded version of the jps tanakh, the most widely read english translation of the hebrew the jewish bible. This hebrew bible was edited by esteemed translator and scholar, rabbi a. Written by four outstanding torah scholars, the jps torah commentary series represents a fusion of the best of the old and new. The new jewish publication society of america tanakh, first published in complete form in 1985, is a modern jewish translation of the masoretic text of the hebrew bible into english. I have the full set and would recommend to anyone looking to study in depth with the torah pentatuch. The jps torah commentary series, 5volume set by jewish. When joseph was a slave in potiphars household god was with him and gave him success in his work, thereby enabling him to win his masters favor.
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