Pathways Through the Bible: Classic Selections from the Tanakh

Plot

The Tanakh (the Jewish Bible) is a marvelously complex work. It is a vibrant tapestry of historical, literary, and religious texts woven into one of the most fascinating pieces of writing to survive its own time. Yet it is not easily accessible to all. Pathways Through The Bible leads its readers through the difficult linguistic and historical terrain of the Bible, allowing comfortable access to its contents. Designed as a preparatory tool to the reading of the Tanakh, Pathways Through the Bible profiles the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Writings. The book is a careful compilation of classical biblical passages, synopses, descriptions, and commentaries on each of the 24 books that combine to make up the Holy Scriptures. Now published for the first time in paperback, Pathways Through the Bible has long been a standard text in homes, libraries and schools. Since its initial publication in 1946, over 200,000 hardcover copies have been sold. Now a classic itself, the book features illu