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The Torah for Dummies
- Narrated by: Steven Jay Cohen
- Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins
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Publisher's Summary
An easy-to-understand introduction to Judaism's most sacred text
The foundation of Hebrew and Jewish religion, thought, law, and society is the Torah - the parchment scroll containing the text of the Five Books of Moses that is located in every synagogue. This accessible guide explains the Torah in clear language, even to those who were not raised in the Jewish religious tradition. Christians who want to know more about the Jewish roots of Christianity need to understand the Torah, as do followers of Islamic tradition and those interested in the roots of Abrahamic faiths. The Torah For Dummies explains the history of the Torah, its structure and major principles, and how the Torah affects the daily lives of people who follow the Jewish way of life.
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- Ricardo Mattos
- 06-03-21
Good, but…sounds like a machine reading
The contents are very enlightening and encompassing. Only the reading was dull and monochromatic. But I have listened it till the end.
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- Jennifer
- 02-25-21
wonderful
amazing very clear and wonderfully explained. I loved the Rabbis respect of Torah and God and he seemed like a very spiritual and righteous person:)
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- William
- 12-22-20
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Excellent — thorough and humorous — an easy but informative audiobook. Would definitely listen to another audiobook by this author.
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- Kindle Customer
- 05-24-22
unlocking the Torah
Smart Book on Torah! I almost not buying the book because of the word dummy. But I am glad I did. this book on Torah is one of the best. Making difficult subjects easy to understand. Thank you for a job wel done. the Narrator did a wonderful job also. I will read multiple times this book. Thank you God for the Jewish People and please God continue to bless the Jewish forevermore!
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- Dominik
- 09-04-21
Great resource!
I started studying Kabbalah and needed some general understanding of the Torah for my studies. This was just what I needed. I first listened to Kabbalah for Dummies which was also very helpful. I enjoyed the narration in Kabbalah for Dummies a little more, but overall the performance here isn’t too bad once you get used to it. Overall, if you are a Torah and or Bible newbie, I recommend this book.
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- C Gayle
- 01-11-21
Very informative!!!!
I TRULY enjoyed listening!!!! Loved the tone and side comments from the reader. Really made it entertaining to listen to!!!! This is the second book I've listened to and Loved by this Author!!!! I'm looking forward to more!!!!