Thinking about the Torah : a philosopher reads the Bible

Thinking about the Torah : a philosopher reads the Bible / Kenneth Seeskin.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Seeskin, Kenneth, 1947- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Lincoln : Jewish Publication Society ; University of Nebraska Press, [2016]
Series:JPS essential Judaism series.
Subjects:
Bible. > Pentateuch > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Pentateuch
Jewish philosophy.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Old Testament.
PHILOSOPHY > Religious.
Jewish philosophy
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. How to read the Torah
  • 2. God and creation: Genesis 1:6
  • 3. Love and companionship: Genesis 2:18
  • 4. The ultimate sacrifice: Genesis 22:2
  • 5. The name of God: Exodus 3:14
  • 6. The need for community: Exodus 25:8
  • 7. Closeness to God: Exodus 33:20
  • 8. Ethics and holiness: Leviticus 11:44
  • 9. Rebellion and sin: Numbers 14:1-2
  • 10. Love of God: Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Conclusion: Choose life: Deuteronomy 30:19.

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