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Tag: Bible Interpretation

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Inerrant or Oblique?

Robert Alter in Jewish Review of Books · 2 Apr 2020

John Barton's book, "A History of the Bible," offers a comprehensive overview of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, tracing their interpretation and translation through history.

0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

This is Daniel, and this is his husband. Rev Daniel is gay and that's just fine.

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 20 Feb 2020

Daniel is a gay man who is also a priest.

0 Torah Gender/Identity

How to Curtail Pernicious Social Competition: The Legacy of Zelophehad and his Daughters

Ezra Sivan in Lehrhaus · 29 Jul 2019

The essay explores the story of Zelophehad's daughters in the Hebrew Bible, where these women successfully petition Moses for inheritance rights after their father's death, showcasing a rare instance of women publicly arguing for legal rights.

0 Communities

A Leap of ‘Faith’

David P. Goldman in Tablet · 31 Aug 2018

Scott Shay, a banker heavily involved in Jewish community work, noticed a lack of understanding about the concept of God among Jewish youth influenced by New Atheist writers like Dawkins and Harris.

0 Jewish Law Literature

Commentary, Rashi (11th c.)

Menachem Butler in Tablet · 17 Sep 2013

Rashi, a prominent Jewish commentator who lived in the 11th century, is widely regarded as the greatest Jewish commentator of all time.

0 Philosophy Politics

War & Peace & Judaism

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In "The Peace and Violence of Judaism," Robert Eisen reflects on the impact of religious conflicts, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the role Judaism has played in exacerbating or mitigating violence.