Zucker women in judaism ruth, the newest in the jps bible commentary series, is a magnificent achievement. Ancient jewish writings related to scripture, louis h. Explains the role of the megillah in the holiday and how women are viewed in the bible. Its story of gods concern for two widows and of ruths devotion to her motherinlaw and first husband is inspiring and fore. Jewish bible commentaries merrimack valley havurah. The latest in the jps bible commentary series, 2011 national jewish book award winner, barbara dobkin award in womens studies the moving story of ruth, with its themes of loyalty, loving kindness hesed, and redemption, is one of the great narratives of the bible. The sacred task of translating the word of god, as revealed to israel through lawgiver, prophet, psalmist, and sage, began at an early date. Ruth, tamara cohn eskenazi, tikva frymerkensky, 2011.
Ruth, esther and judith, israel drazin, gefen publishing. The jps bible commentary on ruth is the most substantial scholarly commentary in english to come out on the book of ruth in over ten years. Thus she is an ancestor in the messianic line that leads to jesus. From alienation to monarchy maggid studies in tanakh yael ziegler, koren, 2015. The following is from the preface to the jewish publication societys 1917 edition of the hebrew bible in english. The jps tanakh commentary collection offers pastors, students, and laypeople commitment to accessibility without sacrificing serious scholarship. A definitive historicalcritical commentary on the passover seder. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. Jun 01, 2002 buy haftarot jps bible commentary bilingual by fishbane, michael isbn.
Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. Ruth the traditional hebrew text with the new jps translation. It concerns itself with universal philosophical questions rather than events in the history of israel and in the hebrews covenant with god. They are all high quality commentaries targeting the literal. The jewish publication societys highly acclaimed bible commentary series provides a linebyline commentary of the original hebrew bible text, complete with vocalization and cantillation marks.
Tamara cohn eskenazi, the effie wise ochs professor of biblical literature and history at hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion, and dr. As we move from the book of judges to the book of ruth, a bright light suddenly shines against the dark backdrop of a morally corrupt time period. The commentary is also a bold account of ruths boldness. The jps bible commentary song of songs, michael fishbane, philadelphia. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side.
Click on read more and buy from any book page on this site. The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4. The moving story of ruth, with its themes of loyalty, lovingkindness hesed, and redemption, is one of the great narratives of the bible. Michael fishbane unique to this volume are four layers of commentary. Best ruth commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Purchase information for the jps audio bible can be found here. The commentary is also a bold account of ruth s boldness. Song of songs, ruth, and ecclesiastes are read respectively on the feast of passover, the. The jps torah commentaries genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy the jps bible commentaries ecclesiastes, esther, haftarot, jonah, ruth, song of songs outside the bible. The jps commentary on the haggadah historical introduction, translation, and commentary. Many authors want to use shock in order to sell books. Produced and recorded for jps by the jewish braille institute.
Indeed, the book of ruth is a fresh breath of air after. Buy haftarot jps bible commentary bilingual by fishbane, michael isbn. Ruth is a product of the contemporary world and gives voice to contemporary concerns. There are some strong similarities to the jps commentary, to be expected, as the classic opinions of the talmud and other jewish writings were consulted for both. Jps bible commentaries the jewish publication society. Naomi said, we are commanded to keep sabbaths and good days, on which we may not travel above 2000 cubitsa sabbathdays journey. Ruth eskenazi, tamara cohn and tikva frymerkensky philadelphia.
Oct 01, 20 the jps bible commentary ruth, commentary by tamara cohn eskenazi and tikva frymerkensky, jewish publication society, 2011, 178 pp. Destruction and reconstruction of the temple bible odyssey. Of all the classic jewish books, the haggadah is the one most alive. Many authors want to use shock in order to sell books, but eskenazi uses fact and approachability. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Ruth by tamara cohn eskenazi and tivka frymerkensky jewish publication society, philadelphia, 2011 i have all of the jps commentaries genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy, noah, esther, ecclestiastes, and the hafterot and have read nearly all of them except the hafterot. The book of ruth is named for the moabite woman who commits herself to the israelite people by an oath to her motherinlaw naomi and becomes the greatgrandmother of david by marriage to boaz of bethlehem. And so like all the other scriptures, as paul says romans 15. Pdf the jps bible commentary ruth by tamara cohn eskenazi. Ruth, winner of the jewish book council award in womens studies in 2012.
Gender and law in the hebrew bible and the ancient near east. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. This commentary by tamara cohn eskenazi and tikva frymerkensky is an important addition to the extant scholarship on this biblical book. The song of songs is a very challenging book to translate and interpret. The jps bible commentary ruth, commentary by tamara cohn eskenazi and tikva frymerkensky, jewish publication society, 2011, 178. Call longleaf services at 8008486224 or 9199667449. Ruth said, entreat me not to leave thee, for i will be a proselyte. The traditional hebrew text with the new jps translation. Using the same format as the muchadmired jps torah commentary, berlin evaluates the language, plot, historical framework, and importance of esther to later tradition, seeing it as a comedy used in the festival of purim. Ruth is a moabite woman who marries a judean immigrant named mahlon 1.
This complete, unabridged audio version features over 60 hours of readings by narrators. Jps tanakh commentary collection logos bible software. Ruth, you can easily search and access topics or scripture references you come across, making the study of this important book easier than ever. It does not mention god, israel, commandments or religious obligations. She is open to new interpretations, but does not let the latest theological trend push her out of the historical background in which the book of ruth finds its foundation. Founded in philadelphia in 1888, by reform rabbi joseph krauskopf among others, jps is especially well known for its english translation of the hebrew bible, the jps tanakh. Tamara cohn eskenazi is the effie weiss ochs professor of biblical. Appealing to scholars and laypersons alike, jpss bible commentary on the book of ruth follows a similar pattern to the volumes dealing with jonah. This article is adapted from the jps bible commentary. Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. In the logos edition, each scripture passage links to your favorite translation, and the series is easy to study side by side with your other commentaries.
Thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of this book possible. A womens commentary, winner of the 2008 jewish book of the year award, and coauthor with t. The book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times. You will be redirected to jpss publishing partner, the university of nebraska press. This resource is available as part of the jps tanakh commentary collection 11 volumes. The latest in the jps bible commentary series, 2011 national jewish book award winner, barbara dobkin award in womens studies the moving story of ruth, with its themes of loyalty, loving kindness hesed, and redemption, is one of the great narratives of the thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of this book possible.
Upon his death she becomes a childless widow who chooses to accompany her motherinlaw, naomi, to judah. The jewish publication societys highly acclaimed bible commentary series provides a critical linebyline commentary of the biblical text, which is presented in its original hebrew, complete with vocalization and cantillation marks, as well as the jps english translation the moving story of ruth, with its themes of loyalty, loving kindness hesed, and redemption, is one. A recorded version of the jps tanakh, the most widely read english translation of the hebrew the jewish bible. The jps bible commentary ruth, commentary by tamara cohn eskenazi and tikva frymerkensky, jewish publication society, 2011, 178 pp. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Frymerkensky, which won the women studies award by the national jewish book council 2012. The book of leviticus comes to life here, with its injunctions to leave part of the harvest for the needy, and with all of its concern and compassion for the underprivileged within the society. Jpsbc jps bible commentary jsem journal for semitics jsntsup journal for the study of the new testament. Appealing to scholars and laypersons alike, jpss bible commentary on the book of ruth follows a similar pattern to the volumes dealing with jonah, esther, and ecclesiastes published. The latest in the jps bible commentary series, 2011 national jewish book award winner, barbara dobkin award in womens studies. The latest in the jps bible commentary series, 2011 national jewish book award winner, barbara dobkin award in womens studiesthe moving story of ruth, with its themes of loyalty, loving kindness hesed, and redemption, is one of the great narratives of the bible. It is set in the time of the judges not the best ones, if we assign it to the period of gideon and samson and it attempts to define the rights of widows and aliens within a society fallen upon hard times.
Indeed, the book of ruth is a fresh breath of air after reading judges. Ruth s name provides the title for the book of ruth, probably a piece of historical fiction set in the time of the judges. Sep, 2011 after reading this commentary, i compared the entries for the book of ruth in the jewish study bible editors adele berlin and marc zvi brettler, oxford univ press, 2004. The genealogy at the end of the book shows davids lineage through the days of the judges, acting as a support for his rightful kingship.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Ruth by tamara cohn eskenazi, 9780827607446, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The passover haggadah enjoys an unrivaled place in jewish culture, both religious and secular. Ruth, naomi and boaz all occupy the stage in turn, and gods. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. The book features an extended introduction by tabory, the classic hebrew haggadah text side by side with its english translation, and taborys clear and insightful criticalhistorical commentary. Lovingkindness is what ruth is about, and eskenazis hesed lovingkindness filled personality is exemplified through her introduction and easily accessible commentary on ruth. You will also find options for commentaries on ruth that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. The chaldee paraphrase thus relates the debate between naomi and ruth.