Bible Judaism

This Apocrypha Audio series contains The Apocrypha, The Book of I Enoch, and The Book of Jubilees. You will hear the number one best-selling narrator, Steve Cook, bring life to these timeless manuscripts that have been enjoyed for millennia.

Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world, and it has preserved its distinctive identity despite the extraordinarily diverse forms and beliefs it has embodied over the course of more than three millennia. A History of Judaism provides the first truly comprehensive look in one volume at how this great religion came to be, how it has evolved from one age to the next, and how its various strains, sects, and traditions have related to each other.

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.

A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. From the family frictions of Genesis and King David's flawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job's incendiary questioning of God's ways, these magnificent works of world literature resonate with a startling immediacy.

These two volumes on the Minor Prophets offer more of James Montgomery Boice's informative and practical commentary. Volume 1 surveys Hosea through Jonah, and volume 2 covers Micah through Malachi. Both volumes offer thorough interpretation of the text in a clearly written manner that will inform and help a wide range of listeners, from serious Bible students to interested laypersons. Based on messages Boice preached, these expositional commentaries explain the meaning of the text verse by verse and section by section.

Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone seeking spiritual depth or historical insight, The Torah: The Complete Unabridged Collection includes interpretative insights, ethical discussions, and thematic explorations that enhance understanding and engagement. This work serves as a timeless guide that celebrates the teachings and traditions rooted in the heart of Judaism, offering wisdom and inspiration that extends beyond religious boundaries to touch the core of human experience.

Dive into the mystique of an ancient text that has intrigued scholars, theologians, and seekers for centuries. "The Book of Enoch for Beginners" unravels the profound mysteries and teachings of a work that stands at the crossroads of divine revelation and human curiosity. This guide illuminates the path for newcomers with clarity and insight, ensuring a journey into the heart of ancient wisdom that is both enlightening and utterly captivating. Uncover the secrets of Enoch's celestial journeys and his encounters with the divine, presented in a manner that speaks directly to the modern soul ...

Many people today think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is not only outdated but irrelevant, irrational, and even immoral. This explanation of the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, demonstrates clearly and powerfully that the opposite is true. The Bible remains profoundly relevant - both to the great issues of our day and to each individual life. It is the greatest moral guide and source of wisdom ever written.

It's safe to say that nearly everyone is seeking a happier, more successful life. So then why do so few attain it? Business Secrets from the Bible proposes a new way to view and approach success - one based upon key concepts from the Bible that are actually surprisingly simple. Written especially for those seeking success in the realms of money, relationships, and spirituality, this book encourages listeners to realize their common mistakes, come to terms with them, and turn those mistakes into future triumphs.

After 2,000 years, his writings remain an important and relevant source for historians and Bible Scholars. Josephus - The History of the Jews Condensed in Simple English takes one of his most important works and presents it to modern readers in condensed simple English the first update of his Antiquities in nearly 300 years. Treasures of faith and history await your discovery on each page. Find out about a prophetic and friendly meeting between Alexander the Great and the high priest, Jaddua. Learn important details about the first and second temples essential for understanding the ...

Unlike modern versions that dilute meaning or alter the text, this edition conveys the holiness, depth, and precision of the original, ensuring every word is rendered with the utmost reverence. It draws upon centuries of Torah scholarship, offering clarity without compromise.

Regarded throughout the English-speaking world as the standard English translation of the Holy Scriptures, the JPS TANAKH has been acclaimed by scholars, rabbis, lay leaders, Jews, and Christians alike. The JPS TANAKH is an entirely original translation of the Holy Scriptures into contemporary English, based on the masoretic (the traditional Hebrew) text. It is the culmination of three decades of collaboration by academic scholars and rabbis, representing the three largest branches of organized Judaism in the US.

In this iconoclastic and provocative work, leading scholars Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman draw on recent archaeological research to present a dramatically revised portrait of ancient Israel and its neighbors. They argue that crucial evidence (or a telling lack of evidence) at digs in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon suggests that many of the most famous stories in the Bible - the wanderings of the patriarchs, the Exodus from Egypt, Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, and David and Solomon’s vast empire - reflect the world of the later authors.

In the 2014 New York Times best seller Jesus on Trial, David Limbaugh made a case for the Gospels as hard evidence of the existence of God, drawing on his own spiritual journey from skeptic to believer. Now Limbaugh looks deeper into the scriptures and discovers that Jesus Christ's very being reveals itself in a close reading of the sacred texts.

The Jewish Audio Bible is a masterful delivery of the Kol Menachem Chumash (Gutnick Edition) - a much loved, best-selling translation of the Five Books of Moses, with readings from the Prophets (Haftarah cycle). The Jewish Audio Bible skillfully weaves classic Rabbinic interpretations into the translation, offering a timeless perception of the sacred text's multiple layers.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A lucid, intelligent page-turner” (Los Angeles Times) that challenges long-held assumptions about Jesus Two thousand years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher walked across the Galilee, gathering followers to establish what he called the “Kingdom of God...

Shephard. Warrior. King. The biblical story of David and his visionary kingdom – as it has never been told before. The first king of Israel, Saul, has angered God, and the tribes of Israel are scattered once more. By God’s order, the prophet Samuel is sent with a prophecy that is about to change a young shepherd's life and the course of the Israelites' history forever. But David, the newly chosen king, has his flaws, and despite all his greatness, he shall have to pay for his sins. Experience the epic biblical story of David and his legacy like never before in simple and straightforward...

In How to Read the Bible, Harvard professor James Kugel leads the listener chapter by chapter through the "quiet revolution" of recent biblical scholarship, showing time and again how radically the interpretations of today''s researchers differ from what people have always thought.

This audiobook is a short bible study for Messianic Jews and other interested parties on the special calling that the Torah places on the lives of those who adhere to it in the community of Yeshua the Messiah. What I hope for this audiobook to accomplish is to give the everyday ordinary Notzrati or Messianic Jew and other seekers, the sense of direction that the Torah has for all of us to go in, from a purely basic level.

He didn’t choose influence. It found him. And it changed the world. Before hashtags, follower counts, and viral fame, Moses led a movement that reshaped history. He confronted an empire, inspired a nation, and walked a path defined not by popularity - but by purpose. Yet behind the legendary moments was a man who doubted himself, feared rejection, and questioned whether he was enough. Moses: The Original Influencer is a powerful and relatable retelling of one of history’s most transformative leaders. It strips away the distant myth and reveals the human journey beneath: the uncertainty,...