About the book
In her commentary on the book of Exodus—the stories of slavery and liberation, the burning bush, the revelation at Sinai, the golden calf, the shattering of the tablets, the building and consecration of the tabernacle—Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg weaves a magnificent tapestry of classical biblical, talmudic, and midrashic interpretations; literary allusions; and insights from the worlds of philosophy and psychology into a narrative that gives us fascinating new perspectives on the biblical themes of exodus and redemption.
Editions of The Particulars of Rapture
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385491525
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385491532
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780805212372
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385508254
- EBook
- ISBN 9780805212440
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In her commentary on the book of Exodus—the stories of slavery and liberation, the burning bush, the revelation at Sinai, the golden calf, the shattering of the tablets, the building and consecration of the tabernacle—Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg weaves a magnificent tapestry of classical biblical, talmudic, and midrashic interpretations; literary allusions; and insights from the worlds of philosophy and psychology into a narrative that gives us fascinating new perspectives on the biblical themes of exodus and redemption.
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What is The Particulars of Rapture about?
In her commentary on the book of Exodus—the stories of slavery and liberation, the burning bush, the revelation at Sinai, the golden calf, the shattering of the tablets, the building and consecration of the tabernacle—Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg weaves a magnificent tapestry of classical biblical, talmudic, and midrashic interpretations; literary allusions; and insights from the worlds of philosophy and psychology into a narrative that gives us fascinating new perspectives on the biblical themes of exodus and redemption.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Particulars of Rapture?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Particulars of Rapture?
Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Particulars of Rapture is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385491525) and paperback(ISBN 9780385491532) and paperback(ISBN 9780805212372) and ebook(ISBN 9780385508254) and ebook(ISBN 9780805212440)
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