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The Torah by Jewish Publication Society

The Torah

The Five Books of Moses, the New Translation of the Holy Scriptures According to the Traditional Hebrew Text

Jewish Publication Society, Anonymous, Harry M. Orlinsky

The Jewish Publication Society · Print & ebook · January 1, 1992

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Who it’s for
A restrained, text-first translation for study, teaching, and careful conversation.
Genres
Jewish Scriptures, Pentateuch Studies, Other English Bibles
Published
The Jewish Publication Society, January 1, 1992

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About this book

The Torah is the essence of Jewish tradition; it inspires each successive generation. The current JPS translation, based on classical and modern sources, is acclaimed for its fidelity to the ancient Hebrew.

Text First

A restrained, text-first translation for study, teaching, and careful conversation.

Come here for

  • traditional Hebrew-text translation
  • serious study and close reading

Expect

  • scriptural language kept close to the source
  • layers suited to classroom or seminar use

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  • Other English Bibles
  • Jewish Scriptures
Authors
Jewish Publication Society, Anonymous, Harry M. Orlinsky
Publisher
The Jewish Publication Society
Published
January 1, 1992
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Other English Bibles