Volume Two brings together over 40 contributors to show readers how to understand the power of biblical texts, and how to use those texts to find corrections of self, spirit, and community.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Editors' Notes: The Wilstein Institute; Translation,
Transliteration, and Abbreviations; Using This Book as a Resource for Study
Acknowledgments
Introductions
1. Themes of Genesis/Bereshit Rabbah: Roots and Beginnings, Family and Tribe
History, Myth, and Memory
Home and Homeland
Clan and Kin
2. Themes of Exodus/Shemot Rabbah: Transformations to Freedom, Holiness, and Torah
Liberation
Revelation
3. Themes of Leviticus/Vayikra Rabbah: The Sacred Body of Israel
Powers of Speech
Food and Sacrifice
Health and the Body
4. Themes of Numbers/Bemidbar Rabbah: Creating Community in Times of Transition
Wilderness
Definitions and Ideals of Community
The Process of Building Community
5. Themes of Deuteronomy/Devarim Rabbah: Second Law, New Visions
Leadership
Transmitting the Law
Afterword: Engaging with Torah
Suggested Readings on Women, Bible, Midrash, and Life Themes
Glossary
Notes
Index
