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- Release Year
- 2003
- Book Title
- The Original Torah: The Political Intent of the Bible's Writer...
- ISBN
- 9780814798331
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
New York University Press
ISBN-10
0814798330
ISBN-13
9780814798331
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2564238
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
186 Pages
Publication Name
Original Torah : the Political Intent of the Bible's Writers
Language
English
Subject
Judaism / Sacred Writings, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Religion
Series
Reappraisals in Jewish Social History Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
10.3 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
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Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
The modern biblical interpreter . . . faces a daunting task in trying to unravel the intentions of the Torah's authors. S. does not retreat from the challenge., "An excellent and provocative read . . . challenges the reader to rethink previously held suppositions concerning biblical texts." -Carl S. Ehrlich,York University, "Likely to be the standard work on this subject for years to come, and to contribute to one of the most important debates in the history of the Jewish people, on the very nature of Israel and the Covenant." - James R. Russell, Harvard University, Likely to be the standard work on this subject for years to come, and to contribute to one of the most important debates in the history of the Jewish people, on the very nature of Israel and the Covenant., "The modern biblical interpreter . . . faces a daunting task in trying to unravel the intentions of the Torah's authors. S. does not retreat from the challenge." - Theological Studies ,, "The modern biblical interpreter . . . faces a daunting task in trying to unravel the intentions of the Torah's authors. S. does not retreat from the challenge." - Theological Studies, "The modern biblical interpreter...faces a daunting task in trying to unravel the intentions of the Torah's authors. S. does not retreat from the challenge." -Theological Studies, "An excellent and provocative read . . . challenges the reader to rethink previously held suppositions concerning biblical texts." - Carl S. Ehrlich, York University, "Likely to be the standard work on this subject for years to come, and to contribute to one of the most important debates in the history of the Jewish people, on the very nature of Israel and the Covenant." -James R. Russell,Harvard University, An excellent and provocative read . . . challenges the reader to rethink previously held suppositions concerning biblical texts.
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
222.106
Synopsis
Is the Torah true? Do the five books of Moses provide an accurate historical account of the people of ancient Israel's origins? In "The Original Torah", S. David Sperling argues that, while there is no archeological evidence to support much of the activity chronicled in the Torah, a historical reality exists there if we know how to seek it. By noting the use of foreign words or mentions of technological innovations scholars can often pinpoint the date and place in which a text was written. Sperling examines the stories of the Torah against their historical and geographic backgrounds and arrives at a new conclusion: the tales of the Torah were originally composed as allegories whose purpose was distinctly and intentionally political. The book illustrates how the authors of the Pentateuch advanced their political and religious agenda by attributing deeds of historical figures like Jeroboam and David to ancient allegorical characters like Abraham and Jacob. If "Abraham" had made peace with Philistines, for example, then David could rely on a precedent to do likewise. "The Original Torah" provides a new interpretive key to the foundational document of both Judaism and Christianity., In The Original Torah, S. David Sperling argues that, while there is no archaeological evidence to support much of the activity chronicled in the Torah, a historical reality exists there if we know how to seek it., Is the Torah true? Do the five books of Moses provide an accurate historical account of the people of ancient Israel's origins? In The Original Torah , S. David Sperling argues that, while there is no archeological evidence to support much of the activity chronicled in the Torah, a historical reality exists there if we know how to seek it. By noting the use of foreign words or mentions of technological innovations scholars can often pinpoint the date and place in which a text was written. Sperling examines the stories of the Torah against their historical and geographic backgrounds and arrives at a new conclusion: the tales of the Torah were originally composed as allegories whose purpose was distinctly and intentionally political. The book illustrates how the authors of the Pentateuch advanced their political and religious agenda by attributing deeds of historical figures like Jeroboam and David to ancient allegorical characters like Abraham and Jacob. If "Abraham" had made peace with Philistines, for example, then David could rely on a precedent to do likewise. The Original Torah provides a new interpretive key to the foundational document of both Judaism and Christianity.
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- l***o (117)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePackage arrived from Skokie, IL to southeast Michigan in three days. Book was wrapped well in an large outer plastic mailing envelope and in a second large plastic mailing envelope inside . Book was in the condition described and even has the errata sheet insert. I had no problems with the seller, and I would buy from them again. Good sale.The War Toys 2: Kriegsspielzeug : The Story of / Die Geschichte Von Lineol (#236102241091)
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- p***e (1221)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePurchased on 08.26.2025 and rec'd as described on 09.02.2025 (after Labor Day holiday). Two text books were individually wrapped in plastic, wrapped together in another plastic baggie and then placed in a padded envelope. Very happy w/ the extra protection taken in shipping the text books. Thank you.Houghton Mifflin English: Student Edition Hardcover Level 8 2001 (#236189377749)
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- l***o (117)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePackage arrived from Skokie, IL to southeast Michigan in three days. Book was wrapped well in an large outer plastic mailing envelope and in a second large plastic mailing envelope inside . Book was in the condition described and even has the errata sheet insert. I had no problems with the seller, and I would buy from them again. Good sale.The War Toys 2: Kriegsspielzeug : The Story of / Die Geschichte Von Lineol (#236102241091)
- v***n (68)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller supplied additional photos showing that the books included both dust jackets as described. The books arrived well on time and were in a like new condition. They were also well packaged. This was of great value. Thank you very much. Perfect.
- p***e (1221)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePurchased on 08.26.2025 and rec'd as described on 09.02.2025 (after Labor Day holiday). Two text books were individually wrapped in plastic, wrapped together in another plastic baggie and then placed in a padded envelope. Very happy w/ the extra protection taken in shipping the text books. Thank you.Houghton Mifflin English: Student Edition Hardcover Level 8 2001 (#236189377749)