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The Poetry of Kabbalah: Mystical Verse from the Jewish Tradition (Margellos World Republic of Letters)
The Poetry of Kabbalah: Mystical Verse from the Jewish Tradition (Margellos World Republic of Letters)
by Peter Cole
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This groundbreaking collection presents for the first time in English a substantial body of poetry that emerges directly from the sublime and often startling world of Jewish mysticism. Taking up Gershom Scholems call to plumb the “tremendous poetic... (read more)

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From Defender to Critic: The Search for a New Jewish Self
From Defender to Critic: The Search for a New Jewish Self
by Dr David Hartman
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"With this intelligent and heartfelt volume, Hartman, a former yeshiva student and pulpit rabbi, continues his critique of Orthodox Judaism's reliance upon halakha even at moments when it creates disappointment or despair. The octogenarian asserts that... (read more)

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The Holy Grail: A Manifesto on the Zohar
The Holy Grail: A Manifesto on the Zohar
by Rav Berg
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The Holy Grail is a mystical legend that dates back before Christianity. It is often described as a cup, dish, or bowl made of earth or wood. Some references describe it as the vessel of the Last Supper. Believed to have mystical and magical influences... (read more)

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The Jewish Gospels: The Story of the Jewish Christ
The Jewish Gospels: The Story of the Jewish Christ
by Daniel Boyarin
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In July 2008 a front-page story in the New York Times reported on the discovery of an ancient Hebrew tablet, dating from before the birth of Jesus, which predicted a Messiah who would rise from the dead after three days. Commenting on this startling... (read more)

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Kabbalah for the Layman
Kabbalah for the Layman
by Rav Berg
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Prior to the popularization of Kabbalah, Kabbalist Rav Berg synthesized the wisdoms key concepts into a progressive system, rather than the non-linear manner of exploration previously available. This book is the result. The kabbalistic lineage is... (read more)

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Simon Wiesenthal: The Life and Legends
Simon Wiesenthal: The Life and Legends
by Tom Segev
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Now in paperback, the first fully documented biography of the legendary Polish-born Nazi hunter—a revelatory account of a man whose life, though part invention, was wholly dedicated to ensuring both that the Nazis be held responsible for their... (read more)

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The Theology of the Chinese Jews, 1000-1850
The Theology of the Chinese Jews, 1000-1850
by Jordan Paper
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A thousand years ago, the Chinese government invited merchants from one of the Chinese port synagogue communities to the capital, Kaifeng. The merchants settled there and the community prospered. Over many centuries, with government support, the Kaifeng... (read more)

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Anne Frank's Family: The Extraordinary Story of Where She Came From, Based on More Than 6,000 Newly Discovered Letters, Documents, and Phot
Anne Frank's Family: The Extraordinary Story of Where She Came From, Based on More Than 6,000 Newly Discovered Letters, Documents, and Phot
by Mirjam Pressler
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This fascinating history of Anne Frank and the family that shaped her is based on a treasure trove of thousands of letters, poems, drawings, postcards, and photos recently discovered by her last surviving close relative, Buddy Elias, and his wife, Gerti.... (read more)

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A Mahzor from Worms: Art and Religion in a Medieval Jewish Community
A Mahzor from Worms: Art and Religion in a Medieval Jewish Community
by Katrin Kogman-appel
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The Leipzig Mahzor is one of the most lavish Hebrew illuminated manuscripts of all time. A prayer book used during Jewish holidays, it was produced in the Middle Ages for the Jewish community of Worms in the German Rhineland. Though Worms was a vibrant... (read more)

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The Signifying Creator: Nontextual Sources of Meaning in Ancient Judaism
The Signifying Creator: Nontextual Sources of Meaning in Ancient Judaism
by Michael D. Swartz
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Abraham's Children
Abraham's Children
by Kelly James Clark
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The Fair Dinkum Jew: The Survival of Israel and the Abrahamic Covenant
The Fair Dinkum Jew: The Survival of Israel and the Abrahamic Covenant
by Allan Russell Juriansz
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Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism #158: Pentateuchal Traditions in the Late Second Temple Period: Proceedings of the International Workshop in Tokyo, August 28-31, 2007
Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism #158: Pentateuchal Traditions in the Late Second Temple Period: Proceedings of the International Workshop in Tokyo, August 28-31, 2007
by Akio (edt) Moriya
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Hiding Places: A Mother, a Daughter, an Uncovered Life
Hiding Places: A Mother, a Daughter, an Uncovered Life
by Diane Wyshogrod
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Ancient Hebrew Inscriptions: Corpus and Concordance
Ancient Hebrew Inscriptions: Corpus and Concordance
by Graham Davies
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The Deutsche Bank and the Nazi Economic War against the Jews: The Expropriation of Jewish-Owned Property
The Deutsche Bank and the Nazi Economic War against the Jews: The Expropriation of Jewish-Owned Property
by Harold James
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Maimonides on the Origin of the World
Maimonides on the Origin of the World
by Kenneth Seeskin
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The Holy History of Mankind and Other Writings
The Holy History of Mankind and Other Writings
by Moses Hess
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The Origins of Israeli Mythology: Neither Canaanites nor Crusaders
The Origins of Israeli Mythology: Neither Canaanites nor Crusaders
by David Ohana
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The Healthy Jew: The Symbiosis of Judaism and Modern Medicine
The Healthy Jew: The Symbiosis of Judaism and Modern Medicine
by Mitchell Bryan Hart
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