Buried Treasure: Hidden Wisdom from the Hebrew Language

Lapin, Daniel

ISBN 10: 1576737225 / ISBN 13: 9781576737224

Published by Multnomah, 2001

About this Item

215 pages. First edition (first printing). Minor edge wear else a fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Did you know the Hebrew letters for man and woman combine as mathematical symbols to produce the two words God and fire? Support this equation with the letters representing God's name, and you stabilize the passion between the sexes in an enduring spiritual union. Popular author Rabbi Daniel Lapin digs into the holy Hebrew language -- which not only conveys data but, as linguists know, also contains it. On a fascinating treasure hunt, his book decodes eternal wisdom embedded in the ancient tongue on relationships, human pleasure, life's meaning, and more. With real-life anecdotes, drawn from his lifetime in the rabbinate, the author uncovers a wealth of insights intended for our enrichment and enjoyment. A practical, easy read which will fascinate, entertain, and instruct us in the awesomeness of the Lord's language.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Buried Treasure: Hidden Wisdom from the Hebrew Language
• Publisher: Multnomah
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1576737225
• ISBN 13: 9781576737224
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Judaism

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Synopsis

Did you know the Hebrew letters for "man" and "woman" combine as mathematical symbols to produce the two words "God" and "fire"? Support this equation with the letters representing God's name, and you stabilize the passion between the sexes in an enduring spiritual union. Popular author Rabbi Daniel Lapin digs into the "holy" Hebrew language -- which not only conveys data but, as linguists know, also contains it. On a fascinating treasure hunt, his book decodes eternal wisdom embedded in the ancient tongue on relationships, human pleasure, life's meaning, and more. With real-life anecdotes, drawn from his lifetime in the rabbinate, the author uncovers a wealth of insights intended for our enrichment and enjoyment. A practical, easy read which will fascinate, entertain, and instruct us in the awesomeness of the Lord's language.

About the Author

Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a businessman, author, syndicated talk-radio host, and speaker. He is the president of Toward Tradition, a nonprofit educational organization, and the founder of Cascadia Business Institute. His articles have appeared in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, National Review, The American Enterprise, Washington Times, and others. He and his wife, Susan, are enthusiastic sailors and live on Mercer Island, Washington, where they homeschool their seven children.