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| |  | Object/Symbol | Home » » » The Torah | | | | | | | Description: | | Here is an elegant, authoritative gift edition of the sacred Torah illustrated with Jewish art and iconography from around the world. Ancient frescoes, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and paintings by contemporary Ethiopian Jewish artists in the Copic style grace these pages--making this an excellent gift for a child studying for the Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Includes 125 full-color illustrations.
| | | Product Details: | | | Hardcover:
| 400 pages | | Publisher:
| Henry Holt and Co. | | Publication Date:
| January 15, 1997 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0805048200 | | Product Width:
| 1.25 centimeters | | Product Height:
| 2.0 centimeters | | Product Weight:
| 0.01 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
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71 of 71 found the following review helpful:
 ACCURATELY TRANSLATED; VERY CONSISTENTJan 22, 2003
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The translator of this version of "The Torah" deserve commendation for a job well-done. Its accuracy is consistent with the original Jewish scripts, from which it emanated. Also, the translator did his best in sticking to contemporary English: thus, making it easy for readers to understand.
I would readily recommend this version to any English speaker who has interest in the book. Both Jews and non-Jews who know one or two things about The Bible (i.e.: the Old Testament), and/or The Koran, would not read long before inferring that the spiritual accounts narrated in these holy books have got more similarities than differences.
76 of 89 found the following review helpful:
NOT a New King James Translation...May 13, 2001
This is an obviously carefully researched translation that adheres to Jewish texts, rather than the twice-translated greek that European Bibles descend from. Note the entirely different translation of the First Commandment, using "murder" instead of "kill", an all-important distinction in every way.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Very good translationAug 04, 2006
By Garrett M. Estenson
I bought this as I'm beginning to study Judaism in my spiritual journey. The book is very well translated and includes recommendations for readings on holidays. There are also pictures throughout the book from various times and locations.
I'm also very pleased with this since it's in a paragraph format (as someone who's only read the "Hebrew Bible" as part of the Old Testament I like the ease of reading with the paragraph format).
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Bless Rabbi Mariner!May 11, 2009
By Dr. P. McWhorter
As a psychologist who conducted my dissertation research on the importance of spirituality in our lives, I studied a wide variety of world religions. As a non-Jew, I have always been drawn to the Jewish faith, and have longed for years to read the Torah in its original Hebrew. I realized, however, that studying Hebrew to that end would take years of study and hoped to find, consequently, an accurately translated Torah in the English language. Blessings on Rabbi Mariner for answering my prayers! As someone who was raised in the Protestant religions, I am readily able to detect the differences between the versions of The Five Books of Moses (Genesis through Deuteronomy) I have previously read. Consequently, I feel for the first time in my life that I am truly reading the Word of God.
Dr. Patricia McWhorter
Licensed Psychologist
31 of 43 found the following review helpful:
The Torah ISBN 0805048200Feb 20, 2000
Your published review says that this is the King James version. That is totally wrong. It is the JPS version and they are vastly different.
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