Author

Publication

2000-10-01 - Jewish Publication Society of America

Language

English

Word Count

55,500 words, Guess

Page Count

222 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780827607132
  • Open LibraryOL8171240M

Classifications

  • DDC296.4/5
  • LCCBM670.S45 L36 1998

Description

The Shema has been described as the "central watchword" of Jewish faith. For centuries, Jews have pronounced this single sentence affirming God's unity as their final words before dying; they have also begun and ended each day with this prayer on their lips. Using the Shema as his focus, Norman Lamm, prominent Orthodox scholar and long-time president of Yeshiva University, explores the relationship between spirituality and law in Judaism. The book represents an extensive commentary on the words of the Shema, drawing upon a wide range of traditional sources and the author's own reflections.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The ShemaPaperbackJewish Publication Society of America2000-10-01

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