The average rating for Quiz Me On The Torah based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.
Review # 1 was written on 2013-02-02 00:00:00 Nicole Drolet-russell Only for the devout Jew or Christian Bible student. A useful commentary on the Torah and Haftorahs. Not really a book which one reads other than as a devotional. |
Review # 2 was written on 2016-11-06 00:00:00 Htiek Nelooc he best and the worst thing about the Hertz Chumash is that Rabbi Hertz is not afraid to be a cheerleader for Judaism: for example, early on he takes on both atheists and Biblical literalists, squaring evolution with religion by explaining that the Torah is about the "ascent of Man" rather than stagnation. Because of Hertz's willingness to blend modernity and tradition, his Chumash has long been accepted by both Orthodox and Conservative congregations (though unfortunately it is less popular than it once was in both, as more sectarian competitors have gained "market share." Once in a while he is a bit too much of a cheerleader for my tastes, and some of his points don't wear as well now as they did in the 1930s when he was writing. But nevertheless, the Hertz Chumash suits me better than any of the leading Orthodox Chumashes: it has more commentary than Aryeh Kaplan's translation, is less inclined towards fanciful legends than Artscroll, and is easier to follow than the Hirsch Chumash. |
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