Richard Elliott Friedman's Who Wrote the Bible? Dive into an intriguing literary detective story with Richard Elliott Friedman's Who Wrote the Bible?. This compelling work invites us on an intellectual journey, unearthing clues from the Pentateuch, the first five...
Embarking on the Journey of Learning Biblical Hebrew
Welcome back to Ross's Recommended Reading. Today, we are pivoting from specific books to a collection of resources that I believe are invaluable for anyone wishing to embark on the exciting journey of learning Biblical Hebrew. I want to begin by saying that learning...
The Hebrew Bible: A New Translation with Commentary
The Hebrew Bible: A New Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter Welcome to the latest in my Ross's Recommended Reading series. Today, we're turning the spotlight on an indispensable resource in biblical studies - The Hebrew Bible: A New Translation with...
America’s Prophet: Moses and the American Story
America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story by Bruce Feiler In this latest edition of Ross's Recommended Reading, we delve into an exceptional work that harmoniously blends religious studies with American history: America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story by...
Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (2020 Hardcover Edition)
In our continued exploration of indispensable works in the Ross's Recommended Reading series, today we turn our focus to a foundational resource for anyone deeply interested in biblical studies - the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS), 2020 Hardcover Edition. The...
Illuminating Insights with The Hebrew Yeshua vs. The Greek Jesus
Greetings, dear readers! Today, I'm thrilled to present a captivating book, The Hebrew Yeshua vs. The Greek Jesus: New Light on the Seat of Moses From Shem Tov's Hebrew Matthew by Dr. Nehemia Gordon. This compelling exploration delves into a Hebrew version of...
The Pentateuch and Haftorahs: Hebrew Text, English Translation and Commentary
Ross's Recommended Reading: The Pentateuch and Haftorahs by J.H. Hertz Welcome to another edition of "Ross's Recommended Reading." In this post, I am are featuring a veritable treasure trove of spiritual wisdom: The Pentateuch and Haftorahs: Hebrew Text English...
The Jerusalem Bible Edition of the Koren Tanakh – A Review
I am often asked about the best English translation of the Hebrew Bible. I prefer the The Jerusalem Bible Edition of the Koren Tanakh for several reasons and intend to share some of those reasons in this post. The introduction to the Koren Tanakh proudly refers to...
Synoptic Harmony: Unveiling Biblical Histories with James D. Newsome’s Masterpiece
Greetings to all my scholarly companions and curious explorers of the biblical world! Today, I am thrilled to share a gem from my collection - a book that has been my constant companion through countless hours of meticulous study and illuminating discoveries. The book...