Why the Torah Begins with the Letter Beit Contributor(s): Alter, Michael J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765799928 ISBN-13: 9780765799920 Publisher: Jason Aronson OUR PRICE: $121.77 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1998 Annotation: Why does the Torah begin with the letter beit, the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet? In seeking answers to this question, Michael J. Alter has gathered a wealth of material drawing from the Oral Law (Mishnah and Talmud), the Midrash, anonymous kabbalistic texts, and the works of many prominent rabbis, scribes, and writers spanning the past 2,000 years. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings |
Dewey: 222.110 |
LCCN: 97035823 |
Physical Information: 1.03" H x 6.22" W x 9.18" (1.43 lbs) 318 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |