Richard Elliott Friedman Bücher

Richard Elliott Friedman hat mit Hilfe von neuesten kritischen Methoden und jüngsten archäologischen und historischen Erkenntnissen die Verfasser des Alten Testaments aufgespürt. Er nennt erstmals ihre Namen, ihre sozialen und politischen Hintergründe, ihre Motive. Im Unterschied zu Quellenforschern früherer Generationnen geht es Friedman nicht darum, die Bibel in tausend Stücke zu zerlegen. Er zeigt, wie und warum die unterschiedlichsten, oft Jahrhunderte auseinanderliegenden Überlieferungen sich in dem endgültigen Text zusammenfanden, aus welcher Fülle von Einsichten und historischen Erfahrungen die Heilige Schrift entstand.

In this groundbreaking and insightful new commentary, one of the world's leading biblical scholars unveils the unity and continuity of the Torah for the modern reader. Richard Elliott Friedman, the bestselling author of Who Wrote the Bible?, integrates the most recent discoveries in biblical archaeology and research with the fruits of years of experience studying and teaching the Bible to illuminate the straightforward meaning of the text -- "to shed new light on the Torah and, more important, to open windows through which it sheds its light on us."While other commentaries are generally collections of comments by a number of scholars, this is a unified commentary on the Torah by a single scholar, the most unified by a Jewish scholar in centuries. It includes the original Hebrew text, a new translation, and an authoritative, accessibly written interpretation and analysis of each passage that remains focused on the meaning of the Torah as a whole, showing how its separate books are united into one cohesive, all-encompassing sacred literary masterpiece. This landmark work is destined to take its place as a classic in the libraries of lay readers and scholars alike, as we seek to understand the significance of the scriptural texts for our lives today, and for years to come.

Renowned biblical scholar Richard Elliott Friedman unveils a groundbreaking discovery: a continuous narrative embedded within the Bible, disrupted by ancient editors who interspersed it with various stories, laws, and poetry. This core prose work, which has not been read as a single narrative for nearly three millennia, is presented in a fresh translation. While previous works have introduced the concept of "J," Friedman argues that it is not merely a standalone piece but the beginning of a larger, intricately connected composition filled with artistry and depth. His detective-like approach reveals a complex saga of love, deception, war, and redemption, tracing a family's journey through twelve generations. Friedman illustrates how unique language and recurring themes—such as the "coat of many colors" and references to Sheol—connect different parts of the Bible, suggesting a singular author's voice guiding more of the text than previously recognized. The narrative begins with the creation of a paradise and unfolds into the evolution of a family into a nation, culminating in the rise of a kingdom under Solomon, son of David. This work, described as a treasure and the foundation of prose literature, offers readers a chance to appreciate the full achievement of its author. Friedman's insights promise to transform our understanding of the Bible, blending excitement with scholarly rigor.

Kniha, která se tematicky pojí s již Argem vydanými publikacemi Dějiny Boha a Obecné dějiny ďábla, pojednává o proměnách Boha v lidském vědomí od dávných dob po dnešek. Autor, profesor hebrejské literatury a komparatistiky, čerpá z vynikající znalosti problematiky. Poutavým způsobem podává výklad o postupném mizení Boha v biblických textech Starého i Nového zákona, přes Nietzscheho výrok "Bůh je mrtev" až po duchovní krizi dvacátého století, spojenou se závratným rozvojem vědy.

Historisch overzicht van de rol van God in het Westerse bewustzijn vanaf het bijbelse Paradijs tot heden.