Rav yitzchak etshalom is a popular writer and speaker on tanakh. There is, therefore, something particularly satisfying and exciting in employing those same methods to demonstrate and appreciate the authenticity, elegance, and profundity of that divinely authored text, and that is exactly what rabbi yitzchak etshalom, in his new book,between the lines of the bible. Divine writ and critical responses yitzhak etshalom, between the lines of the bible louis jacobs, beyond. In his book between the lines of the bible, rabbi yitzchak etshalom points out that all the dreams in the story of yoseif are repeated. For a book obsessed with discourse, its full of quiet spots, pages where fifteen words sprawl in a suffusion of white. A study from the new school of orthodox torah commentary, by rabbi yitzchak etshalom yashar books besotted with torah. In a number of popular essays, etshalom analyzes the familiar stories of the bible and demonstrates the powerful tools. A study from the new school of orthodox torah commentary etshalom, yitzchak on. Yitzchak etshalom, between the lines of the bible, yashar books, 2006. In this rich volume, rabbi etshalom demonstrates the methodology through. Throughout the book, rabbi etshalom introduces and explains many other literary tools that contribute to our understanding of the text. Published by urim publications and ou press hardcover, 220 pages isbn 9789655241174 publication. In the process, etshalom undermines many of the arguments of biblical critics and defends the torah, through literary and historical methodologies, against attacks.
The torahs bibles purpose has much less to do with how gd created all things and much more to do with declaring who created all things both religion and science are based on beliefs milton steinberg from. Women and the recitation of kaddish by rahel berkovits a. Ou press in conjunction with urim announces between the. In this book, yitzchak etshalom provides the first english introduction to the methodologies of the new school.
Oy vey another genesis question logos bible software. History, archeology, linguistics and many other disciplines especially literary analysis can serve to enhance our understanding of the book of books. Between the lines of the bible is an excellent introduction to a new world of torah commentary that is both highly original and deeply committed. Addressing the perceived gap between academia and tradition, rabbi etshalom successfully presents an argument for integrating discoveries from the disciplined worlds of archaeology, philology, anthropology and literary analysis into the passionate world of religious study of the bible.
This is vintage krentz, both in that it was first published in 1993, and in that it showcases the elements that have made her so popular, her sharp wit and flair for sexy romance and wonderfully entertaining subplots, such as the one in this tale involving the collected works of a longlost poet. Rabbi yitzchak etshalom presents 26 essays on the book of genesis that demonstrate the methodology through which traditional study meets academic rigor, and new insights into the meaning of the text and its import come to light. A study from the new school of orthodox torah commentary, ou pressurim, 2012. Between the lines of the bible presents a fresh look at many of the themes of the book of exodus. Yitzchak etshalom received rabbinic ordination from the chief rabbinate of jerusalem, and is an educator and a leading teacher of tanakh in north america. Between the lines of the bible by yitzchak etshalom literal interpretation the jewish way exodus volume better than genesis but still essential for its methods the last trialon the legends and lore of the command to abraham to offer isaac as a sacrifice.
Reinvigorating the study of tanach the jewish press. Rabbi etshalom s first book between the lines of the bible, was published by yashar books in march 2006. In this rich volume, rabbi yitzchak etshalom presents 26 essays on the book of genesis that demonstrate the methodology through which traditional study meets. The lucid presentation of the methodology and premises that represent the backbone of the new school of orthodox bible commentary is particularly meaningful to us at yeshiva university. There is an overt mistake concerning her discussion of sefer hahayyim, and other mistakes are prevalent within the publication. He currently writes a weekly lecture for yeshivat har etzions virtual beit midrash on the book of amos which will be published as part of the koren maggid studies in tanakh. Volume 2 of between the lines of the bible, essays on sefer shemot, is due out on urim press in late 2010. In a number of popular essays, etshalom analyzes the familiar stories of the bible and demonstrates the powerful tools of modern torah commentary. His books include two volumes of between the lines of the bible and a forthcoming volume on megillot ruth and esther, of which this series is an excerpt.
Over the past few decades, orthodox jewish scholars have carefully embraced many of the methodologies of modern bible study. Recapturing the full meaning of the biblical text genesis, published in conjunction with urim publications. Recapturing the full meaning of the biblical text urim publications isbn 9789655242003, author rabbi yitzchak etshalom has written an engaging work that provides significant new insights and a fascinating approach to the biblical text. Rabbi etshaloms first book between the lines of the bible, was published by yashar books in march 2006. Another example of etshalom digging between the lines of the text is the story of jacobs gift to his brother esau. Rabbi yitzchak etshalom he podcasts a daf yomi shiur and has hundreds of shiurim available online on tanach, and is the author of the series between the lines of the bible urim ou press. Rabbi etshalom argues for a return to peshat, the plain sense of the text, and in so doing, he uncovers a new world hidden beneath the familiar narratives. Recapturing the full meaning of the biblical text 9789655242003. Rabbi etshalom s first book between the lines of the bible is currently available only as a used book.
Scholarinresidence with rabbi yitzchak etshalom march. Etshalom first details the four main types of livelihood in the levant during the biblical period, and then details the different roles of animals at the time. A study from the new school of orthodox torah commentary, by yitzchak etshalom urimou press, ny. Welcome to the home page for the written and audio lectures of rabbi yitzchak etshalom. We naturally view torah as timeless, and we tend to think that the approach to parshanut within the orthodox community has not changed over time. Guide to torah fleshes out flat characters in stories.
Rabbi yitzchak etshaloms first book is a very effective english introduction into the world of peshatoriented biblical interpretation that has emerged within the last 2030 years in the religiouszionist community. He attended yeshivat kerem byavne, rabbi isaac elhanan theological seminary and yeshivat har etzion before receiving semicha from the chief rabbi of yerushalayim, rabbi itzhak kolitz. Between the lines of the bible is the newest book from ou press, the publishing division of the orthodox union. He hypothesizes that yoseif might have received a tradition from his father regarding the significance of recurring dreams.
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William schneidewind, how the bible became a book emmanuel tov, textual criticism of the hebrew bible ernst wurthwein, the text of the old testament responses to bible criticism david weiss halivni, revelation restored. Between the lines of the bible by yitzchak etshalom. The new windows which have opened up in the last century into the rooms of academia anthropology, archeology, philology and literary. Between the lines kindle edition by krentz, jayne ann. Buy between the lines of the bible a study from the new school of orthodox torah commentary at. Yitzchak etshalom initiates readers into the world of the n. Berkowits failed to list among the early sources two important texts. Take, for example, between the lines of the bible, by yitzchak etshalom. Genesis is a revised and expanded edition of a book which has been unavailable for a number of. In the second volume of between the lines of the bible, rabbi yitzchak etshalom examines the sacred stories of shemot through his nuanced understanding of the torahs timeless teachings, and brings its insights to the world. In a fascinating new book, between the lines of the bible. Praise for between the lines of the bible, genesis. His critically acclaimed series between the lines of the bible is a methodological guide to the study of tanakh.
Yitzchak etshalom initiates readers into the world of the new school of orthodox torah commentary in a series of compelling studies of genesis. We are currently planning to reprint it later in 20. Ou press announces the publication of rabbi yitzchak etshaloms between the lines of the bible. Between the lines of the bible is currently available only as a used book. This blankness is sometimes menacing, hinting with its very silence at danger. A study from the new school of orthodox torah commentary. Tanach study gives me the opportunity to know all the books of tanach in a contextual and cohesive manner, while immersing myself in jewish history. Personally, i never tire of reading torah commentaries. Were missing the pointbetween the lines of the bible. The tanach is that book of books which we claim as our legacy to the world. This work by berkovits was not worthy of publication in. A new understanding amos lassen the beauty of torah is that there is always something new and fascinating to learn with each reading.
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