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In elegant, readable language, and with a vibrant sense of shared experience, many of America's leading novelists, poets, and literary critics guide us through the Old Testament, opening a window on how writers today view the Book of Books and throwing light on both American and Jewish culture.
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YA The Jewish tradition of midrash, scholarly interpretation of the Bible, is carried on in a lively, compulsively read able fashion by 37 highly individualistic writers. The books of the Bible are exam ined in the light of contemporary experi ence, ancient scholarship, literary val ue, and divine revelation. The essays are in turn angry, joyous, sad, questioning, and humorous. Young people of any faith will gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the Bible. At the root of every essay, and of the book itself, is the absolute and passionate cer tainty that everything in life matters, a certainty sought by many of today's youth. Mary A. Williams, Harris County Public Library
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Thirty-seven Jewish-American writers interact with the various books of the Hebrew Bible, providing essays ranging from expositions of the text to reminiscences of an author's childhood. The essays that move close to the text are often insightful, illuminating both scripture and Bible characters. Other essays, in which literary imagination is given free rein, have less to offer those wishing to understand the text. These latter essays often say more about the author than the text. As an introduction to the Hebrew Bible this volume is disappointing at times. It is more effective as a window into the contemporary Jewish mind. Craig W. Beard, Harding Univ. Lib., Searcy, Ark.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherRandom House Value Publishing
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0517063352
- ISBN 13 9780517063354
- BindingHardcover
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