The Pentateuch And The Haftaroth (1889)

The Pentateuch and the Haftaroth is a book written in 1889 by Abraham Benisch. It is a comprehensive guide to the weekly readings from the Torah and the Haftarot, which are the prophetic readings that accompany them. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Pentateuch and the second part on the Haftarot. The first part of the book provides a detailed analysis of each weekly portion of the Torah, including its historical context, its literary structure, and its theological significance. Benisch also provides an overview of the major themes and motifs that run throughout the Pentateuch, such as the covenant between God and the Israelites, the exodus from Egypt, and the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.The second part of the book focuses on the Haftarot, which are readings from the prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible that are traditionally read alongside the weekly Torah portion. Benisch provides a brief introduction to each Haftarah, explaining its connection to the Torah portion and its historical context. He also provides a detailed analysis of the text, highlighting its key themes and messages.Overall, The Pentateuch and the Haftaroth is a comprehensive guide to the weekly readings from the Torah and the Haftarot. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in studying the Hebrew Bible and its rich literary and theological traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.