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The most widely read Jewish Bible commentator, he also wrote a running commentary to the Babylonian Talmud.

Jewish texts about the moon and Rosh Chodesh.

This climactic chapter emphasizes the obligation to be holy in our dealings with our fellow human beings.

Joel vividly portrays the dependence of human life upon God's favor.

Deuteronomy's legal treatment of slavery is more humane than the parallel laws in Exodus, and more practical than those in Leviticus.

Korah was punished for his rebellion, but his questioning of the need for human rulers has remained a living issue for later generations to contemplate.

A guide to the major sages and scholars known for their work on this canonical text.

Monotheism and the sanctification of the trivial

A feminist exploration of traditional teachings on gossip

Isaiah decries injustice by the elite against the poor. As a fit punishment, social order will be upset, leaving the people in leaderless chaos.