An exploration of the sacred significance of the number ten in Jewish teachings, featuring elegant and witty illustrations, uses retellings of legends and miracles and a unique look at the Bible for documentation and inspiration.
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From Publishers Weekly
In his introduction to this unusual picture book, Podwal (A Book of Hebrew Letters; A Jewish Bestiary) states that "Ten appears...so frequently in the holy scriptures that the story of the Bible can almost be retold by means of its citings." He demonstrates this thesis by presenting biblical stories and incidents in which the number 10 predominates. From the creation of the world (10 words were used) to the 10 curses inflicted on Adam and Eve to the 10 righteous men who could have saved the city of Sodom, the text covers a wide expanse of biblical history. The book is esthetically very pleasing. On each page striking watercolors-some realistic, many dramatically abstract-illustrate a brief example (i.e., "10 tribes were lost in exile") which a column of text elucidates. Some of the stories are familiar (Joseph and the coat of many colors, Adam and Eve, the parting of the Red Sea) while others are less so ("10 people went to live in Heaven without having died") and many intriguing details will likely be new to readers. Sometimes material seems to be lacking-what were Eve's other curses? why list only Adam's? what were the 10 words that created the world?-but for the most part this is a handsome, thoughtful and intelligent work. All ages.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5 Up-An attractive and intriguing introduction to Jewish tradition and Biblical history. Using a rather static layout that curiously lends itself to the formality of Talmudic discussion and interpretation, Podwal leads readers through numerous instances of the use of the number 10 in the Old Testament, in the Talmud, and in Jewish mystical tradition. Sometimes he describes all 10 of something, e.g., the generations between Adam and Noah, and sometimes he gives only a partial list, allowing youngsters to discover the remaining information on their own, which makes the book a useful tool for Hebrew school teachers. Generous white space and gouache-and-ink paintings make the volume appealing for family use as well; libraries in communities with many Jewish patrons will want to add it to their collections.
Sharon Grover, Arlington County Department of Libraries, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Sharon Grover, Arlington County Department of Libraries, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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