JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH / Edition 2

by Jewish Publication Society, Inc.

Overview

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Now, for the first time, a pocket version of the JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH is available, with the same text and number of pages as the standard edition. Although smaller, the letters, Hebrew vowels, and cantillation marks are crisp and clear. Fitting easily into a backpack or briefcase, this pocket edition will appeal to students and others who need a lightweight, compact version of the popular JPS Hebrew-English Bible. The sturdy coated paper cover, embossed in black with gold lettering, will stand up well, even with heavy use.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780827607668
Publisher:	The Jewish Publication Society
Publication date:	07/17/2003
Series:	Bible Titles Series
Edition description:	Bilingual edition, Pocket Edition (black)
Pages:	2030
Sales rank:	37,072
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 1.75(d)

What People are Saying About This

Rabbi Jack Riemer

But with the passing of the years we have come to appreciate this translation because it makes the Bible make sense and because it is a Bible that we can read and feel directly addressed by because it speaks in the language of our time.

Now the JPS has provided us with a new edition which provides the Hebrew text and the English translation side by side. It has an engaging format that enables readers to move easily from one language to the other.

Scholars will appreciate the hundreds of spelling variants, the modifications in the Hebrew text that take into account different manuscript readings, the six hundred some footnotes to the Hebrew side, and the one thousand three hundred and twenty two ketiv/qere instances (plus two more that have been added for clarity) that are preserved on the Hebrew side in this edition. But for the general reader, these matters are inconspicuous and do not interfere with the smooth flow of the reading.

It belongs on the shelf of every person who wants to study the Bible for the first time or who wants to come to it afresh.

Editorial Reviews

"Virtually every rabbi and library will want this volume."—Associated Press

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