{"product_id":"the-torah-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394379996","title":"The Torah For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394379996","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Torah For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eArthur Kurzweil (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394379996, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 December 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible and fascinating exploration of the Torah\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Torah For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy-to-follow and insightful guide to the first five books of the Hebrew bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This helpful resource walks you through the foundations of Jewish tradition, religion, and theology, explaining Judaism's rich and ancient history and how its interpreted by modern Jews. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find discussion on translations of ancient writings, as well as explorations of the resources that preserve and expand Jewish texts and archeological discoveries that shed additional light on old doctrines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how the Torah is structured\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how the Torah informs the lives of followers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore interpretations, commentaries, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for practicing Jews who want to better understand their own faith, Christians wanting to know more about the Jewish roots of Christianity, followers of Islamic tradition, and those interested in the roots of Abrahamic faiths, \u003ci\u003eThe Torah For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a can't-miss resource for anyone interested in one of the world's oldest and most fascinating religions and cultures. It's packed with trustworthy information about the laws, teachings, and stories that guide the lives of people of faith all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Torah 101 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Beginning with Torah Basics 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Encountering God, the Ultimate Author 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Examining the Treasures of the Torah 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: One by One: The Books of the Torah 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: “In the Beginning”: The Book of Genesis 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: “These Are the Names”: The Book of Exodus 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: “And He Called”: The Book of Leviticus 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: “In the Wilderness”: The Book of Numbers 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: “Words”: The Book of Deuteronomy 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Torah: An Operating Manual for Planet Earth 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Keeping Your Personal Behavior in Line with the Torah 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Living by the Word of the Torah in the Community 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Importance of the Torah in Judaism 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Observing the Holy Days in Torah Time 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Following Jewish Customs According to the Torah 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Walking through the Torah Synagogue Service 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Final Commandment: Writing a Torah Scroll 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Always Up for Discussion: Analyzing the Torah 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Studying the Torah with Translations, Commentaries, and Other Resources 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Do You Dig Archaeology? 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: The Science of Biblical Archaeology 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Biblical Archaeology: True or False?. 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Frequently Misunderstood Quotes from the Torah 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: The Ten Commandments According to the Torah 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: A Glossary of Torah Terms and Names 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 343\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52460685033752,"sku":"9781394379996","price":16.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394379996.jpg?v=1785458183","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-torah-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394379996","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}