How the rabbis of the Talmud transformed everything into a legal question—and Jewish law into a way of thinking and talking about everythingThough typically translated as “Jewish law,” the term halakh
The Story of Hebrew explores the extraordinary hold that Hebrew has had on Jews and Christians, who have invested it with a symbolic power far beyond that of any other language in history. Preserved b
After One-Hundred-and-Twenty provides a richly nuanced and deeply personal look at Jewish attitudes and practices regarding death, mourning, and the afterlife as they have existed and evolved from bib
This book explores one of the great questions of our time: How can we preserve our sense of what it means to be a person while at the same time accepting what science tells us to be true--namely, that
After One-Hundred-and-Twenty provides a richly nuanced and deeply personal look at Jewish attitudes and practices regarding death, mourning, and the afterlife as they have existed and evolved from bib
The love of God is perhaps the most essential element in Judaism--but also one of the most confounding. In biblical and rabbinic literature, the obligation to love God appears as a formal commandment.
This book explores one of the great questions of our time: How can we preserve our sense of what it means to be a person while at the same time accepting what science tells us to be true--namely, that
Humor is the most celebrated of all Jewish responses to modernity. In this book, Ruth Wisse evokes and applauds the genius of spontaneous Jewish joking--as well as the brilliance of comic masterworks
Jews, Christians, and Muslims supposedly share a common religious heritage in the patriarch Abraham, and the idea that he should serve only as a source of unity among the three traditions has become w
Humor is the most celebrated of all Jewish responses to modernity. In this book, Ruth Wisse evokes and applauds the genius of spontaneous Jewish joking--as well as the brilliance of comic masterworks
"In Inheriting Abraham, one of the worlds leading Bible scholars, Jon D. Levenson, has given us an incisive and deeply challenging account of the three Abrahams of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic theol
Check out a book and read your future. . . . It's another page-turning adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author D. J. MacHale!Marcus is an agent of the Library, a place filled with tales th
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Previously published as Curse of the Boggin. A fast-paced, thrilling series opener from bestselling author D. J. MacHale. Check out a book—and unlock an adventure! There’s a place b
“I’m not sure anyone does suspense quite like D. J. MacHale.” —James Dashner,New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series Leave the lights on for this spooky thriller from D. J. Ma
Bathrooms tend to be a challenge when decorating ? designers must make space for the toilet, plus for towels and storage. Ideas: Bathrooms offers a collection of photos of modern small bathrooms where
When we have open spaces in our home it is essential to try to put them to the best use possible, creating the ideal place that invites relaxation or conversation, whether a living room, dining area,
To plan the decoration of each of the spaces, Ideas publishes + Apartments to teach new decorative styles, to personalize specific designs but well-grounded. If an apartment is small or big, if the he
To know how to make the most of the spaces for objects that we have is as important as the caring and the design of the spaces. That's why + Storage provides ideas of how to make the most of the usefu
If you are either a private individual or a professional, this book presents the most outstanding ideas in housing lighting. Among the essential aspects to consider in order to match the best options
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Nation and Identity provides a concise and comprehensive account of the place of national identity in modern life. Ross Poole argues that the nation became a fundamental organising principle of social