The Torah For Dummies (For Dummies (Religion & Spirituality))

Couldn't be happier with this book! As a convert who wants to get a better handle on how to approach studying Torah, it's been a fabulous addition to my references - it's an informative read, not in the least boring, and it feeds and fuels my curiosity to study more and to deepen my own understanding. I'd recommend it to anyone who is not Jewish and is curious, to Christians who want to get a better sense of the foundation of their own faith, and to Jewish folks who have not received much (or received an unsatisfactory) Jewish education. I'm also now curious to read other books by this author... and I know he did one for the "Dummies" series about Kabbalah. Kabbalah's not something that's really my bag, but I also don't know too much about it... so maybe if I learn something, I might feel differently? (Like so many other things in life!)

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.

Explains the five books of the Torah--the most revered text in Judaism--and includes sections on using it as a guide to daily living, creating a Torah scroll, and the two versions of the Ten Commandments.