Search Results: Titles starting with J from FBLBooks

The Great Course No. 6281. Sold as a set of 4 DVDs (in a case) & 170pg. paperback Course Guidebook.
Illuminating & interestingly presented 24 lectures on 4 DVDs by Dr. Jodi Magness, professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [as of 2016].
"Follow an acclaimed archaeologist to unearth the roots of Jesus's actions and teachings within the traditions and beliefs of ancient Judaism."

English language soft cover booklet. Though only 33 pages in length, this booklet is DENSELY PACKED with information, illustrations, and photographs of the history of Czech Jewish literature and biographies of past & present, known & less well-known Czech/Bohemian Jewish writers. Czech Jewry has a 1000 year history. Arranged chronologically starting from what is known about 11th-12th century Jewish authors & rabbinical literature to Frank Kafka to contemporary writers such as Ivan Klima & Arnost Lustig. Includes information on some Czech Jewish women writers such as Rivka bat Meir Tiktiner and Lenka Prochazkova. Two pages are devoted to the theme and symbolism of the Golem. Published on the occasion of the Jerusalem International book Fair, May 7-11, 2001. Written & edited by Vladimir Suva. Translated by Iva Pekarkova.

"An elaboration of the Vilna Gaon's interpretations of the Hidden Wisdom of the Sages".
Table of Contents: Table of Scope of Chapters; About This Book; Acknowledgments; An Overview of Aggadata; Part One: The Rabba Bar Bar-Chanah Stories; Part Two: The Savvei Devei Atuna Riddles; Appendix: R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto on Aggadata; Subject Index; Hebrew Text of Vilna Gaon's Commentary.