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Book 2009

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hebrew Scripture

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Publisher
Penguin USA, Inc.
Language
English
Published
2009
  • Religion & Spirituality
  • Nonfiction
  • Judaism
  • Introductions
  • Bible

The Jewish Scriptures, known as the Tanakh, comprise three parts-the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. This book reveals the Bible according to the Jewish faith- from Adam and Eve and Joseph the Dreamer in the Book of Genesis; to Moses's receipt of the Ten Commandments in the Book of Deuteronomy; to the Books of Psalms and Proverbs, the Song of Songs, and the stories of Ruth and Esther.This is a great introduction for both Christians and Jews who are curious about the differences between Hebrew Scripture and the Old TestamentThere is virtually no current book written for a lay audience that covers the information in this volumeChapters include a theological overview of each Book of the Tanakh, notes on the author(s) of each Book, a brief history, and discussions of major themes and events