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The Essential Talmud
by Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz • 1976
The Jewish text that matters most isn't the Bible: it's a centuries-long argument still unfinished.
4.02
742
The Essential Talmud Summary
The Essential Talmud 92%
The Jewish text that matters most isn't the Bible: it's a centuries-long argument still unfinished.
by Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz 1976
4.02
742 ratings
Judaism
by Norman Solomon • 1996
Three millennia of law and identity, compressed into a guide that ends where the headlines begin.
3.35
992
Judaism Summary
Judaism 90%
Three millennia of law and identity, compressed into a guide that ends where the headlines begin.
by Norman Solomon 1996
3.35
992 ratings
A History of the Jews
by Paul Johnson • 1987
They outlasted every empire that sought to destroy them. The four-thousand-year story of how.
4.17
3k+
A History of the Jews Summary
A History of the Jews 90%
They outlasted every empire that sought to destroy them. The four-thousand-year story of how.
by Paul Johnson 1987
4.17
3k+ ratings
A Letter in the Scroll
by Jonathan Sacks • 2000
A summons, not a solace: Jewish identity as a calling to repair a broken world.
4.50
570
A Letter in the Scroll Summary
A Letter in the Scroll 90%
A summons, not a solace: Jewish identity as a calling to repair a broken world.
by Jonathan Sacks 2000
4.50
570 ratings
Living a Jewish Life, Updated and Revised Edition
by Anita Diamant • 1991
Skip the guilt, build a sacred Jewish home: choose the traditions that fit your family.
4.22
1k+
Living a Jewish Life, Updated and Revised Edition Summary
Living a Jewish Life, Updated and Revised Edition 89%
Skip the guilt, build a sacred Jewish home: choose the traditions that fit your family.
by Anita Diamant 1991
4.22
1k+ ratings
Choosing a Jewish Life
by Anita Diamant • 1998
From rabbi to mikvah to community: the practical handbook for anyone converting to Judaism.
4.23
2k+
Choosing a Jewish Life Summary
Choosing a Jewish Life 89%
From rabbi to mikvah to community: the practical handbook for anyone converting to Judaism.
by Anita Diamant 1998
4.23
2k+ ratings
Holy Bible
by Anonymous • 2001
At the foot of a holy mountain, a nation learned what it means to belong to a holy God.
4.60
53k+
Holy Bible Summary
Holy Bible 89%
At the foot of a holy mountain, a nation learned what it means to belong to a holy God.
by Anonymous 2001
4.60
53k+ ratings
Here All Along
by Sarah Hurwitz • 2019
She dismissed Judaism as frozen ancient rules, then discovered a tradition that runs on questioning.
4.44
3k+
Here All Along Summary
Here All Along 89%
She dismissed Judaism as frozen ancient rules, then discovered a tradition that runs on questioning.
by Sarah Hurwitz 2019
4.44
3k+ ratings
To Heal a Fractured World
by Jonathan Sacks • 2007
Faith is not acceptance but a summons to responsibility: Jewish ethics of justice, love, and repair.
4.56
685
To Heal a Fractured World Summary
To Heal a Fractured World 89%
Faith is not acceptance but a summons to responsibility: Jewish ethics of justice, love, and repair.
by Jonathan Sacks 2007
4.56
685 ratings
The Prophets
by Abraham Joshua Heschel • 1962
The prophets saw injustice as a wound in God himself, not just a human failure.
4.40
1k+
The Prophets Summary
The Prophets 88%
The prophets saw injustice as a wound in God himself, not just a human failure.
by Abraham Joshua Heschel 1962
4.40
1k+ ratings
The Sabbath
by Abraham Joshua Heschel • 1951
The first holy object was a day. The Sabbath offers liberation from a civilization of things.
4.37
8k+
The Sabbath Summary
The Sabbath 88%
The first holy object was a day. The Sabbath offers liberation from a civilization of things.
by Abraham Joshua Heschel 1951
4.37
8k+ ratings
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus
by Ann Spangler • 2009
Recovering Jesus' Jewish world unlocks the Gospels; nothing reads the same after.
4.43
3k+
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus Summary
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus 88%
Recovering Jesus' Jewish world unlocks the Gospels; nothing reads the same after.
by Ann Spangler 2009
4.43
3k+ ratings
Jewish with Feeling
by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi • 2004
A Jewish Renewal founder shows how to turn prayer into conversation and Shabbat into sacred rest.
4.21
254
Jewish with Feeling Summary
Jewish with Feeling 88%
A Jewish Renewal founder shows how to turn prayer into conversation and Shabbat into sacred rest.
by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi 2004
4.21
254 ratings
Man Is Not Alone
by Abraham Joshua Heschel • 1951
Meaning is discovered, awe is required, and God needs us as much as we need God.
4.41
690
Man Is Not Alone Summary
Man Is Not Alone 88%
Meaning is discovered, awe is required, and God needs us as much as we need God.
by Abraham Joshua Heschel 1951
4.41
690 ratings
The Necessity of Exile
by Shaul Magid • 2023
When sovereignty fails, exile becomes the ethical engine. A case for moving beyond Zionism.
4.20
246
The Necessity of Exile Summary
The Necessity of Exile 88%
When sovereignty fails, exile becomes the ethical engine. A case for moving beyond Zionism.
by Shaul Magid 2023
4.20
246 ratings
Judaism's Ten Best Ideas
by Arthur Green • 2014
A scholar's invitation to Jewish wisdom: ten ideas that make life more joyful and whole.
4.34
425
Judaism's Ten Best Ideas Summary
Judaism's Ten Best Ideas 88%
A scholar's invitation to Jewish wisdom: ten ideas that make life more joyful and whole.
by Arthur Green 2014
4.34
425 ratings
The Misunderstood Jew
by Amy-Jill Levine • 2006
The New Testament isn't anti-Jewish. Most readings of it are. A Jewish scholar untangles why.
4.07
1k+
The Misunderstood Jew Summary
The Misunderstood Jew 88%
The New Testament isn't anti-Jewish. Most readings of it are. A Jewish scholar untangles why.
by Amy-Jill Levine 2006
4.07
1k+ ratings
The First Jewish Environmentalist
by Yuval Jobani • 2023
Called Zionism back to the land, literally: labor as prayer, veganism as sacred duty.
The First Jewish Environmentalist Summary
The First Jewish Environmentalist 88%
Called Zionism back to the land, literally: labor as prayer, veganism as sacred duty.
by Yuval Jobani 2023
The Book of Jewish Values
by Joseph Telushkin • 2000
Jewish wisdom, one day at a time: 365 teachings to build honesty, fairness, and kinder speech.
4.49
579
The Book of Jewish Values Summary
The Book of Jewish Values 88%
Jewish wisdom, one day at a time: 365 teachings to build honesty, fairness, and kinder speech.
by Joseph Telushkin 2000
4.49
579 ratings
Nine and a Half Mystics
by Herbert Weiner • 1997
A Reform rabbi searches for living mystics and finds Kabbalah's ancient fire still burning.
4.03
68
Nine and a Half Mystics Summary
Nine and a Half Mystics 88%
A Reform rabbi searches for living mystics and finds Kabbalah's ancient fire still burning.
by Herbert Weiner 1997
4.03
68 ratings
God in Search of Man
by Abraham Joshua Heschel • 1955
The real religious question isn't 'Does God exist?' but 'Am I present enough to notice?'
4.40
2k+
God in Search of Man Summary
God in Search of Man 88%
The real religious question isn't 'Does God exist?' but 'Am I present enough to notice?'
by Abraham Joshua Heschel 1955
4.40
2k+ ratings
The Kabbalah of Money
by Nilton Bonder • 1996
Money measures trust, not just value. A rabbi on the ethics your wallet demands.
4.17
107
The Kabbalah of Money Summary
The Kabbalah of Money 87%
Money measures trust, not just value. A rabbi on the ethics your wallet demands.
by Nilton Bonder 1996
4.17
107 ratings
The Zohar
by Daniel C. Matt • 2003
Underneath scripture's skin lies a dynamic, erotic map of God: the Zohar, Kabbalah's masterpiece.
4.40
255
The Zohar Summary
The Zohar 87%
Underneath scripture's skin lies a dynamic, erotic map of God: the Zohar, Kabbalah's masterpiece.
by Daniel C. Matt 2003
4.40
255 ratings
The Book of Enoch
by Anonymous
Angels descended, took human wives, and unleashed chaos. One man's tour of heaven before the flood.
3.96
6k+
The Book of Enoch Summary
The Book of Enoch 87%
Angels descended, took human wives, and unleashed chaos. One man's tour of heaven before the flood.
by Anonymous
3.96
6k+ ratings
Short Stories by Jesus
by Amy-Jill Levine • 2014
Jesus told parables to disrupt, not soothe. A Jewish scholar recovers the shock they once delivered.
4.01
2k+
Short Stories by Jesus Summary
Short Stories by Jesus 87%
Jesus told parables to disrupt, not soothe. A Jewish scholar recovers the shock they once delivered.
by Amy-Jill Levine 2014
4.01
2k+ ratings
Breaking the Jewish Code
by Perry Stone • 2009
Twelve ancient Jewish practices that unlock health, wealth, and family blessing for believers today.
4.05
437
Breaking the Jewish Code Summary
Breaking the Jewish Code 87%
Twelve ancient Jewish practices that unlock health, wealth, and family blessing for believers today.
by Perry Stone 2009
4.05
437 ratings
Be Still and Get Going
by Alan Lew • 2005
A rabbi finds a practice for fear in Torah, and meditation is how you train it.
4.21
205
Be Still and Get Going Summary
Be Still and Get Going 87%
A rabbi finds a practice for fear in Torah, and meditation is how you train it.
by Alan Lew 2005
4.21
205 ratings
Menachem Mendel Schneerson
by Ezra Glinter • 2024
A Hasidic rebbe with a science degree built a global movement. His followers called him Messiah.
4.30
33
Menachem Mendel Schneerson Summary
Menachem Mendel Schneerson 87%
A Hasidic rebbe with a science degree built a global movement. His followers called him Messiah.
by Ezra Glinter 2024
4.30
33 ratings
Paul's "Works of the Law" in the Perspective of Second-Century Reception
by Matthew J. Thomas • 2020
Early Christians read Paul's 'works of the law' as ritual, not merit. What the Reformation missed.
4.73
45
Paul's "Works of the Law" in the Perspective of Second-Century Reception Summary
Paul's "Works of the Law" in the Perspective of Second-Century Reception 87%
Early Christians read Paul's 'works of the law' as ritual, not merit. What the Reformation missed.
by Matthew J. Thomas 2020
4.73
45 ratings
Paul
by Paula Fredriksen • 2017
Paul’s letters were written by a Jew, to pagans, with the end in sight. That changes everything.
4.00
240
Paul Summary
Paul 87%
Paul’s letters were written by a Jew, to pagans, with the end in sight. That changes everything.
by Paula Fredriksen 2017
4.00
240 ratings
The Dignity of Difference
by Jonathan Sacks • 2002
Universalism and tribalism are twin threats. Peace is built on particularity, not sameness.
4.28
577
The Dignity of Difference Summary
The Dignity of Difference 87%
Universalism and tribalism are twin threats. Peace is built on particularity, not sameness.
by Jonathan Sacks 2002
4.28
577 ratings
The Pentateuch as Narrative
by John H. Sailhamer • 1995
Every law and ritual in the Pentateuch is narrative. Miss Genesis, and the whole story falls apart.
4.46
407
The Pentateuch as Narrative Summary
The Pentateuch as Narrative 87%
Every law and ritual in the Pentateuch is narrative. Miss Genesis, and the whole story falls apart.
by John H. Sailhamer 1995
4.46
407 ratings
Jew[ish]
by Matt Greene • 2020
His name got the triple parentheses. He set out to find what being Jew[ish] means today.
3.54
2k+
Jew[ish] Summary
Jew[ish] 87%
His name got the triple parentheses. He set out to find what being Jew[ish] means today.
by Matt Greene 2020
3.54
2k+ ratings
God Is a Verb
by David A. Cooper • 1997
Kabbalah: a divine process, not a deity; a practical path for repairing the world.
4.29
821
God Is a Verb Summary
God Is a Verb 87%
Kabbalah: a divine process, not a deity; a practical path for repairing the world.
by David A. Cooper 1997
4.29
821 ratings
Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel
by Israel Shahak • 1998
A Jewish fundamentalist streak teaches that killing outsiders is no crime. English sources hide it.
4.16
94
Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel Summary
Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel 87%
A Jewish fundamentalist streak teaches that killing outsiders is no crime. English sources hide it.
by Israel Shahak 1998
4.16
94 ratings
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal
by Joseph Telushkin • 1996
Break the cycle of gossip, anger, and shaming with ancient wisdom on the power of speech.
4.36
568
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal Summary
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal 87%
Break the cycle of gossip, anger, and shaming with ancient wisdom on the power of speech.
by Joseph Telushkin 1996
4.36
568 ratings
Not in God's Name
by Jonathan Sacks • 2015
Why Abraham's sons kill: a family feud, not theology, and the Bible contains the peace terms.
4.36
1k+
Not in God's Name Summary
Not in God's Name 87%
Why Abraham's sons kill: a family feud, not theology, and the Bible contains the peace terms.
by Jonathan Sacks 2015
4.36
1k+ ratings
The Apocrypha
by Anonymous • 1938
Wisdom, resistance, and apocalyptic vision: the contested books between the Testaments.
3.84
378
The Apocrypha Summary
The Apocrypha 87%
Wisdom, resistance, and apocalyptic vision: the contested books between the Testaments.
by Anonymous 1938
3.84
378 ratings
Good Book
by David Plotz • 2009
The Bible is stranger and more disturbing than you know. A skeptic read the whole thing.
3.82
2k+
Good Book Summary
Good Book 87%
The Bible is stranger and more disturbing than you know. A skeptic read the whole thing.
by David Plotz 2009
3.82
2k+ ratings
How to Read the Bible
by James L. Kugel • 2007
Ancient readers saw one Bible. Scholars see rival sources, parallel laws, and an evolving God.
4.33
1k+
How to Read the Bible Summary
How to Read the Bible 87%
Ancient readers saw one Bible. Scholars see rival sources, parallel laws, and an evolving God.
by James L. Kugel 2007
4.33
1k+ ratings
Einstein and the Rabbi
by Naomi Levy • 2017
Found: Einstein's letter on cosmic oneness. A rabbi's guide to the soul it inspired.
4.28
1k+
Einstein and the Rabbi Summary
Einstein and the Rabbi 87%
Found: Einstein's letter on cosmic oneness. A rabbi's guide to the soul it inspired.
by Naomi Levy 2017
4.28
1k+ ratings
The Books of Enoch
by Joseph B. Lumpkin
Angel rebellion, forbidden knowledge, and a mortal who sat on a throne next to God.
4.16
2k+
The Books of Enoch Summary
The Books of Enoch 87%
Angel rebellion, forbidden knowledge, and a mortal who sat on a throne next to God.
by Joseph B. Lumpkin
4.16
2k+ ratings
Jesus and the Last Supper
by Brant Pitre • 2015
The Last Supper was not a pagan mystery cult. It was a Jewish prophet's new Passover.
4.72
110
Jesus and the Last Supper Summary
Jesus and the Last Supper 87%
The Last Supper was not a pagan mystery cult. It was a Jewish prophet's new Passover.
by Brant Pitre 2015
4.72
110 ratings
Beyond the Instant
by Mark Wildes • 2018
Giving, commitment, and failure: the Jewish path to a happiness social media never delivers.
4.38
26
Beyond the Instant Summary
Beyond the Instant 87%
Giving, commitment, and failure: the Jewish path to a happiness social media never delivers.
by Mark Wildes 2018
4.38
26 ratings
Two Hundred Years Together
by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn • 2001
Solzhenitsyn dissects two centuries of Russian-Jewish coexistence, looking beyond mutual blame.
4.17
181
Two Hundred Years Together Summary
Two Hundred Years Together 87%
Solzhenitsyn dissects two centuries of Russian-Jewish coexistence, looking beyond mutual blame.
by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 2001
4.17
181 ratings
Jerusalem
by Simon Sebag Montefiore • 2011
The city that drives a hundred pilgrims insane, and the 3,000-year story behind the madness.
4.1
14k+
Jerusalem Summary
Jerusalem 87%
The city that drives a hundred pilgrims insane, and the 3,000-year story behind the madness.
by Simon Sebag Montefiore 2011
4.1
14k+ ratings
Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus
by Lois Tverberg • 2018
Ancient Jewish writers, modern Western readers: the mismatch that hides the Bible's meaning.
4.45
1k+
Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus Summary
Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus 87%
Ancient Jewish writers, modern Western readers: the mismatch that hides the Bible's meaning.
by Lois Tverberg 2018
4.45
1k+ ratings
Reading Genesis
by Marilynne Robinson • 2024
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
4.01
2k+
Reading Genesis Summary
Reading Genesis 87%
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
by Marilynne Robinson 2024
4.01
2k+ ratings
The Evolution of Fiqh
by Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips • 1988
Islamic law was built on reason, then sealed by blind imitation. Six centuries of decline explained.
4.36
364
The Evolution of Fiqh Summary
The Evolution of Fiqh 87%
Islamic law was built on reason, then sealed by blind imitation. Six centuries of decline explained.
by Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips 1988
4.36
364 ratings
The Holocaust Industry
by Norman G. Finkelstein • 2000
After 1967, the Holocaust became a shield for Israel and an international shakedown.
4.13
4k+
The Holocaust Industry Summary
The Holocaust Industry 87%
After 1967, the Holocaust became a shield for Israel and an international shakedown.
by Norman G. Finkelstein 2000
4.13
4k+ ratings
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