The Eternal Books Retold - Softcover

Alex J. Goldman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0829806253 ISBN 13: 9780829806250

Publisher: Pilgrim Press, 1982

Synopsis

In The Eternal Books Retold, Alex J. Goldman takes on the role of a friendly, dedicated teacher as he summarizes the 39 books of the Bible.

Rabbi Goldman writes: "My purpose in retelling and explaining the ancient books of The Holy Scriptures is to place the whole body of this religious literature within the covers of a single volume, easily intelligible to readers of all ages, for their enlightenment, and inspiration, and to perform the service of a personal guide through the labyrinth of the world's foremost book."

Rabbi Goldman captures the flavor of The Torah (Pentateuch), The Prophets (Neviim), and The Writings (Ketuvim), giving each its own life, character, freshness, and insight. Reading The Eternal Books Retold thus becomes an exciting journey through the history of formative civilization. The familiar stories from Genesis, through the Prophets, Judges, Psalms, Proverbs, Job, the Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Daniel, and many more, are revitalized by the author's literary gifts and Hebrew scholarship.

About this title

About the Author

Alex J. Goldman, a prolific author, was ordained at the Hebrew Theological College of Chicago and received his J.D. degree from De Paul University College of Law. He attended Dropsie College for Hebrew and Cognate Learning in Philadelphia, and received a supervised counseling certificate from Marriage Council of Philadelphia. He was editor of the Proceedings Volumes for the Rabbinical Assembly, and served as Hillel Director at Florida State College in Tallahassee and at Temple University in Philadelphia.

Review

There is no greater gift for a human being to receive than a deeper knowledge of the Bible. That gift Rabbi Goldman will bestow upon many... to gain a closer understanding of the world's greatest book in his The Eternal Books Retold: A Rabbi Summarizes the 39 Books of the Bible. (Rabbi Simon Greenberg)

Of great value to lay persons as well as to those who professionally use the Bible for teaching and preaching... stimulates a fresh appreciation for and study of the Bible itself. (Charles Fritsch, Princeton Theological Seminary)

About this edition

• Publisher: Pilgrim Press
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0829806253
• ISBN 13: 9780829806250
• Binding: Paperback