There are many reasons why we especially like this edition. One feature making this Bible so special is its unique appearance.
Torah scrolls are hand-written on parchment by a trained and skilled artisan. Each scroll, whether large or small, written this year or hundreds of years ago, follows the same layout. Among other unchangeable rules, certain letters are written larger or smaller than normal, and there is a deliberate spacing between specific bodies of text and/or words. This Bible, in addition to having beautiful Hebrew and English typefaces, replicates the writing and paragraph structure found in every authentic Torah scroll. Much of our ancient Jewish wisdom teaching reveals insights that spring from these important features.
Hebrew is the Lord’s language. Even its very sound resonates in the soul of every serious Scripture student. So we especially commend the English translation for using the original Hebrew pronunciation for names, for instance, Ya’aqov, not Jacob; Yosef, not Joseph; and Yona rather than Jonah. Every Biblical name has a meaning and correctly pronouncing these names makes them easier to comprehend.
The timeless truths first disclosed to the world in the Bible contributed to what we call civilization. Monogamous marriage, stable currency and capital accumulation, as well as a justice system are among the Biblical innovations that made it possible for people to live together in peace and prosperity. Knowing the Bible’s power to reshape individual’s lives and re-sculpt entire communities, we have dedicated our lives to teaching Scripture through the incandescently brilliant lens of ancient Jewish wisdom. This particular Bible serves as our most popular roadmap and sharing it with you allows us to provide page numbers and easy word identification.
Tanakh תנ”ך
Torah תורה
Genesis בראשית
Exodus שמות
Leviticus ויקרא
Numbers במדבר
Deuteronomy דברים
Prophets נביאים
Joshua יהושע
Judges שופטים
I Samuel שמואל א
II Samuel שמואל ב
I Kings מלכים א
II Kings מלכים ב
Isaiah ישעיהו
Jeremiah ירמיהו
Ezekiel יחזקאל
Hosea הושע
Joel יואל
Amos עמוס
Obadiah עובדיה
Jonah יונה
Micah מיכה
Nahum נחום
Habakkuk חבקוק
Zephaniah צפניה
Haggai חגי
Zechariah זכריה
Malachi מלאכי
Writings כתובים
Psalms תהילים
Proverbs משלי
Job איוב
Song of Songs שיר השירים
Ruth רות
Lamentations איכה
Ecclesiastes קהלת
Esther אסתר
Daniel דניאל
Ezra עזרא
Nehemiah נחמיה
I Chronicles דברי הימים א
II Chronicles דִּבְרֵי הַיָּמִים ב
Anonymous (verified owner) –
everything is good, like the bible very much
Anonymous (verified owner) –
This was a gift purchase. I had previously purchased a copy for myself. I purchased this for an evangelical friend of mine who had many misconceptions about Judaism. She is training to become a Christian psychologist. This volume is really helping to educate her on the Old Testament. She loves this gift and it is having the result I had hoped for when I gave it to her. So I recommend it heartily. As for myself, it is part of my personal study, as a Puritan, to follow in my many times great grandfather’s footsteps in learning Hebrew. I also am using it as an aide as I study with Rabbi & Susan’s books, TV shows and podcasts. I highly recommend this for any of these purposes.
Jeffrey Bonner (verified owner) –
The Bible arrived and we are delighted! I’ve already started reading it and sharing the Hebrew names as I am teaching about Jeremiah this month. This, along with the other resources from Rabbi Lapin which contain the Hebrew alphabet are getting me off to a great beginning.
Thank you so very much!
collins a. (verified owner) –
Promptly delivered
Godfred Adjei (verified owner) –
This Bible is nicely designed and put together. Also, the English translation is very easy to read and understand. It’s a great resource for my library. I love it! And I actually got delivery earlier than I anticipated. Thank you, Rabbi Lapin.
Pedro L. (verified owner) –
Thank You Rabbi for this great version of the Bible , the must valuable book .
Isireli Vuniloaloa –
Is this Bible written in English or Hebrew?
I would love to buy it if it’s got English translations of the Hebrew text.
Ellen Garcia (store manager) –
Yes, the Bible does offer an English translation of the Hebrew text. The Hebrew text is shown on one side of the page and the English translation on the other.
Seyi K. (verified owner) –
I am used to names in the regular English bibles, still trying to wrap my head around the proper Jewish names. But I have always wanted the Torah and RDL is like an answer to my prayers. I also have business secrets from the bible I bought sometime last year which I really loved.
Finally, I will like to see RDL in person if it is possible.
Regards
virginia (verified owner) –
I am enjoying everything and embracing your messages. Thank you.
Tommy Herring (verified owner) –
It’s was shipped expediently and is new condition. My wife love it!
Verified Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
“So Beautiful
Oh my
So wonderfully laid out and exceptionally well made.
So beautiful, I ordered 1 more for a Gift😇”
Verified Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
This is a great edition to bring to Torah Study!
Verified Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Had a smaller print version but needed a larger print. Love the original spelling of Moshe not Moses and Yosef and not Joseph, etc etc
Verified Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Fantastic Bible, High Quality, Recommended
Very pleased with this product! The Koren Tanakh made of great quality paper and materials. I recommend this Tanakh to anyone who is interested in or studying the Hebrew Scriptures. This edition did come with a printing error at the end of Jonah and beginning Micah. The two pages were folded together and sewed into the binding to where it is unreadable. So that’s a bummer but seems to be just a printing issue. Other than that this product was perfect. Is my primary Bible for study of the Hebrew Text. Thank you!
Paul –
I am a new follower of The Rabbi Daniel Lapin Podcast. As a Christian I have always thought in Christain circles so much emphasis was put on the New Testament and I have always felt the old testament was kinda pushed back a little. I would like to purchase this particular book but I also realize I do not speak or read or understand the Jewish language so I am not sure if this is the book for me. Although I desire a deeper understanding of the old testament.
Susan Lapin (store manager) –
Paul, many of our resources, including the Scrolling through Scripture video courses, our book Buried Treasure, and our Genesis Journeys audio series introduce and teach about the Hebrew language. So many of our students wanted a Hebrew Bible as they became more knowledgeable, that we searched and found one that we enjoy.
You might want to hold off on the Bible until you are ready for it to serve you.
Randy –
What English translation does this Hebrew/English Bible use? Thank you.
Susan Lapin (store manager) –
It is the Koren Bible translation.
Judi –
Can you please tell me what kind of binding this has? Is it Smyth-sewn? Is it leather-bound?
Thank you.
Crystol Garrison (store manager) –
Hi Judi, the Bible is a hardcover and I think is Smyth-swen binding.
Oun Kwon –
How about publishing in digital edition? Why don’t you put some sample pages on your website or on youtube. Thank you.
Susan Lapin (store manager) –
Hi Oun – we have been discussing your comment and seeing what we can do. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.