A Taste of Torah: An Introduction to Thirteen Challenging Bible Stories (Paperback)

Formerly a URJ Press title. 
The Torah is the central text of Judaism, but for many, Torah study is intimidating at first. A Taste of Torah provides an introduction to the technique of Torah study and the use of commentaries, providing essential background related to the thirteen selected texts. Rabbi Isaacs has culled challenging and enlightening commentaries from both classical and contemporary sources. The reader will explore biblical themes and motifs, and inherent problems and contradictions within the text. Questions for further study and debate are provided. The selected Torah excerpts are included both in fully vocalized Hebrew and English.