The Five Books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (The Schocken Bible, Volume 1)

Excellent commentary

Fox's book was recommended to me by a Rabbi friend when I asked him for a decent translation of the Torah to compare the text with the KJV Bible that I grew up with. I'm not qualified to comment on the accuracy of the translation but the commentary and insight into the writing is exceptionally well written and clear.This would be good reading for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of the Old Testament and it's almost 'can't put it down' quality once one understands the rhythms of the text.

Delivered on time and the condition was better than described

How many people have actually read the bible? While many describe this text as the most important work of western civilization, too many people find it both impenetrable and poorly written. That is not the fault of the actual text; indeed the Hebrew poetry of the bible is among some of the best ever written. The problem lies instead in the translation. Myriad efforts at popular translations have been made, from putting the bible into common English to straight line-by-line English. While these methods render the text more easily read, they also cost it the poetic language and much of its drama.Everett Fox has solved these problems with a translation that is nothing short of masterful. The language is lucid, the prose poetic, and the story intact. Moreover, Fox is an honest translator, detailing his decisions and pointing out where multiple meaning exist. I have read literally dozens of translations of the bible. In my opinion, this is far and away the best.Fox's contribution to the text will surely be remember and appreciated both now and for decades to come.

Beautiful translation in the Prose format as the Hebrew was originally written in that linguistic form as well. A sufficient volumn of informative appendixes introducing chapter subject matter. I bought it BRAND NEW NEVER USED rom Amazon alternative sellers for $8. for a $50 text! I arrived from NY in about 4 days. This is a very scholarly production but it DOES NOT contain the Hebrew script which many of my other Biblical texts do. I knew this going into it. Everett Fox is a renowned Jewish scholar and translated this absent of any Rabbinical theological considerations which is what I wanted. I also obtained the EARLY PROPHETS from the same author BRAND NEW for alternative seller on Amazon but paid $18 for it. Well worth twice the money.

I've always wanted a translation of the Bible that gave a more complete view of the essence of the Hebrew, as I have never had the time to learn the language. I opened this book to the first line of Genesis, and I was hooked! It brings alive the poetry and beauty of this text that has served as the cornerstone for multiple religions for thousands of years! Even as someone who does not follow any of those religions directly, I can appreciate the gravity of Fox's undertaking (and that of the German translator) and the triumph of his achievement.The paperback edition is well bound and feels like it will stand up to the use I plan to put it to. Practically speaking, it's a solid choice.

I purchased this book to find out the similarities and differences between the Torah and the King James Version I have always been taught to question what I know and what I've been taught. I have been surprised and intrigued by what I'veRead so far. I know that most people don't agree on politics or religion. If the Jewish people are gods chosen people why wouldn't I want to learn from the bible the way god intended for all of us to learn it, I'm not telling you to abandonYour current religion but to perhaps consider the addition of another one. Who say's that you can't have more than oneYou decide for yourself. If you love god who cares how you receive his message.

BRILLIANT and thoughtful translation of the first 5 books of the Bible by perhaps the greatest living scholar of the Old Testament of our time. If you're thinking about getting it, if you're interested in reading the Five Books of Moses as the writers probably intended the words to be written, without all the incorrect and political translations that have become accepted over the years, you have to read this. It's beautiful, genius and a whole new look at these books, which are the source of so much of Western culture.

I cannot begin to express how good this translation is. The side comments are an extra bonus but the translation: WOW! Honestly, it felt like I was reading it for the first time. KJV and other versions translate the point, Everett Fox has captured the heart, soul and essence of the holy book. I've ordered volume 2 and am praying vol 3 comes out at some point

This Book if you can call it a Book, this section of the Bible by Everett Fox, was recommended by a friend, and so I bought it, and I find it to be an easy read, with a great deal of explanation at the foot of each page and also the authors explains something about the subject of the text you are about to read.I have struggled in the past to read the Bible because I would get Bogged down in it, but I find this Book all that my friend, Ross, says it was, I'm pleased I have it !!

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