This exciting and insightful commentary guides readers through the Five Books of Moses with clarity and delight. Renowned biblical scholar Richard Elliott Friedman reaches both a personal and professional summit with this incisive yet accessible survey of the Torah.
Drawing upon decades of scholarship and the latest discoveries in biblical archaeology, Friedman brings fresh insight to one of the world’s most influential texts.
A new translation by the author, presented alongside the original Hebrew on every page, allows readers to engage deeply with the text while benefiting from Friedman’s expert analysis.
Rather than treating each book separately, the commentary focuses on the Torah as a unified whole, revealing its overarching themes and literary artistry as a cohesive masterpiece.
This landmark volume is destined to become an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Torah.