Chronicles and Commentaries: More Explorations of Jewish Life and Learning

Chronicles and Commentaries: More Explorations of Jewish Life and Learning

by Eliezer Segal
Chronicles and Commentaries: More Explorations of Jewish Life and Learning

Chronicles and Commentaries: More Explorations of Jewish Life and Learning

by Eliezer Segal

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Overview

The controversial history of sermons, the physics and philosophy of rainbows, lions in the synagogue, hares in the Greek Bible, the gold standard, God in human disguise--these are but a few of the many topics that are introduced in this lively miscellany of glimpses into exotic frontiers of Jewish literature, history, and tradition. In the present compendium of short studies, Eliezer Segal once again introduces the public to the fruits of Judaic scholarship, while employing a charming style that combines learning and wit. Chronicles and Commentaries is the latest addition to the author's distinguished series of collections that includes: Why Didn't I Learn That in Hebrew School? (1999), Ask Now of the Days that Are Past (2005), A Meeting-Place for the Wise (2008), and On the Trails of Tradition (2011).

The new digital edition from Quid Pro Books features proper NOOKbook formatting, active Contents, and all the illustrations from the paperback edition.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940151050616
Publisher: Quid Pro, LLC
Publication date: 06/30/2015
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 248
File size: 685 KB

About the Author

Dr. Eliezer Segal is a Professor in the Department of Classics and Religion at the University of Calgary, where he has been teaching since 1986. In addition to his scholarly writing, he has published extensively for non-specialist audiences on diverse topics related to Jewish history and tradition. Through his website and newspaper columns, he has attracted a broad readership with his amusing style and novel perspectives. His recent books include The Most Precious Possession: The Ring of Polycrates in Ancient Religious Narratives (2014) and Uncle Eli Repents (2014).
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