The Seventy Faces of Torah The Jewish Way of Reading the Sacred Scriptures by Stephen M. Wylen [Paulist Press,2005]

by Stephen M. Wylen

The Seventy Faces of Torah The Jewish Way of Reading the Sacred Scriptures by Stephen M. Wylen. Published by Paulist Press,2005, Paperback

Genres: Religion

Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Stephen Wylen is a rabbi, author, and educator dedicated to Jewish scholarship and community leadership. Ordained in 1980 after studying at the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, he has served in various congregations across the United States, including Seattle, Huntington, Scranton, Wayne, and several interim positions before joining CKI in 2018. A passionate teacher, he has authored several books on Judaism, including Settings of Silver, The Book of the Jewish Year, and The Jews in the Time of Jesus. Believing in the synagogue as the heart of Jewish life, he seeks to make Jewish teachings accessible to a broad audience.

Reviews

[KIERAN · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating look into the religious education system of Judaism, as well as an insightful book about Judaism in general.

[Ambrose Miles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was looking for a book that would do three things. First, introduce me to the various types of Jewish literature (Torah, Mishnah, Midrash, etc.) in a way that as a Christian I could understand. Second, explain how Judaism view its sacred text in relation to ideas like inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility. Third, expose me to some of the great thinkers and the ideas of the great rabbis.

This book did all three and did them all well. Its a book I'll go back to again and again as a reference. There's a lot of information here!