An easy-to-understand introduction to Judaism's most sacred text
The foundation of Hebrew and Jewish religion, thought, law, and society is the Torah-the parchment scroll containing the text of the Five Books of Moses that is located in every synagogue. This accessible guide explains the Torah in clear language, even to those who were not raised in the Jewish religious tradition. Christians who want to know more about the Jewish roots of Christianity need to understand the Torah, as do followers of Islamic tradition and those interested in the roots of Abrahamic faiths. The Torah For Dummies explains the history of the Torah, its structure and major principles, and how the Torah affects the daily lives of people who follow the Jewish way of life.
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Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Torah:
The Torah for Dummies is chock full of invaluable, meaningful, and fascinating information, answering questions I've had for years about what the Torah is, and what the Torah actually says. The book is presented in a comprehensible, organized and reader-friendly manner. It's divided into six sections. The first, called Torah 101, provides a clear overview of the basic and most important concepts in the Torah. Section 2 addresses each of the five books of Moses, describing the contents, the main ideas and... more info
Dissapointed:
I have come to realize that Judaism (particularly the Torah aspect) is a difficult religion to explain simply. There are many apparent contradictions, myths and misunderstandings. My hope was that this book would discuss the Torah accurately and somewhat objectively. On the first page of Chapter 1, the Author lost my trust by promoting the religious myth that the Torah was communicated to Moses by God. Torah historical scholars universally agree that the Torah was written by at least three to five... more info
