The Steinsaltz Ketuvim (Sacred Writings) English/Hebrew Jewish Bible Translation

Description: The Steinsaltz Ketuvim, your new resource for understanding the sacred writings, from Psalms through Chronicles, like never before! The Steinsaltz Ketuvim is the long-awaited English version of Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz's pioneering translation and commentary of the Sacred Writings, from the Book of Psalms through Chronicles. Like his monumental translation and commentary of the entire Talmud, the new Steinsaltz Ketuvim includes a treasure trove of information to make the text clear, fascinating, and relevant to users of all backgrounds. Here, Rabbi Steinsaltz's commentary seeks to connect the reader directly to the plain reading of the text. He includes references to many commentaries, while he aims to remove any confusion in the text. Several innovative features makes this work like no other:Hebrew verses in clear Koren font, with vowels and punctuation.Accessible English translation that reflects Rabbi Steinsaltz's understanding of the text. Color photos that identify biblical objects and illustrate complicated concepts. Notes and photos of modern archaeological and scientific findings. Maps, illustrations, and charts to clarify locations and concepts. Supplemental background materials, cross-references to the Torah. Sturdy hardcover8 x 9 1/2 inches1040 pages These features and more, make the Steinsaltz Ketuvim an important resource in your library. About Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz: Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz z”l (1937-2020) was a teacher, philosopher, social critic and prolific author. His lifelong work in Jewish education earned him the Israel Prize, his country’s highest honor. Rabbi Steinsaltz is internationally regarded as one of the greatest rabbis of this century and of the last.Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz was the first person since the medieval sage Rashi to have completed a full translation of and commentary on the Babylonian Talmud, and of the Bible (Tanakh). In 1965, he began this monumental translation of the Talmud; its completion was commemorated in 2010 by the inaugural Global Day of Jewish Learning, which has since become an annual international event in over 40 countries. The landmark commentary on the entire Bible, from the Five Books of Moses through the Prophets and the Writings, is being published in a new English-Hebrew edition in 2018. The Rabbi’s classic work of Kabbalah, The Thirteen Petalled Rose, was first published in 1980 and now appears in eight languages. In all, Rabbi Steinsaltz has authored over 60 books and hundreds of articles on subjects ranging from zoology to theology to social commentary. Renowned as an original and open minded thinker, Rabbi Steinsaltz has lectured and taught in literally hundreds of communities around the world. He has been hailed by Time Magazine as a once-in-a-millennium scholar – beyond translating the Talmud he has made it more accessible to more Jews than ever before.We ship orders from Israel! Most of our products, except new Judaica books, are sourced and shipped FROM Israel. This makes for a unique and diverse selection of vintage and antique Judaica and Israeli products, originating both from Israel, and the diasporic communities ranging from Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and many more. Because we ship internationally, shipping rates on heavier items can be a bit pricy. We do our best to calculate shipping rates accurately to get your unique products to you securely.

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