HIRSCH COMMENTARY ON THE TORAH- 7 Volume set [Hardcover]

Samson Raphael Hirsch (Author), Samson Raphael Hirsch; Isaac Levy (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0910818126 | ISBN-13: 978-0910818124 | Publication Date: January 1, 1989 | Edition: 2nd

This is Samson Raphael Hirschs magnum opus. His textual and conceptual commentary on the Chumash gives full expression to his philosophy of Torah im derekh eretzthe interconnectedness of Torah and world civilization. Hirschs philosophy also focuses on the unity of the Written and Oral Laws. It was as Rav of Frankfurt-am-Main, a bastion of traditional Judaism in Germany, that Hirsch fashioned his timeless philosophy. This classic English edition of Rabbi Hirschs German translation of the Torah text, and of his complete commentary on the Torah and Haftaroth, is presented in full in seven handsome volumes. The accompanying Hebrew text is fully vocalized. The Haftoroth, the seventh volume was translated and explained in German by Rabbi Hirschs eldest son, Dr. Mendel Hirsch.

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Language Notes

Text: English, Hebrew

Product Details

• Hardcover: 4257 pages
• Publisher: Judaica Pr; 2nd edition (January 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910818126
• ISBN-13: 978-0910818124
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.3 x 6.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,187,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hirsch's commentary is precise, powerfull and illuminating, November 6, 1997

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This review is from: HIRSCH COMMENTARY ON THE TORAH- 7 Volume set (Hardcover)

Hirsch's natural genius, rigorous religious education and secular studies provides indepth insight into the five books of Moses. He takes the reader deep inside the meaning of the book; constantly providing illumintaing insights from the Oral Law to the Shulchan Aruch. His knowledge base is vast and his writing ability is surgical.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous insight and clarity, a work of a true genius!, August 27, 1998

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Hanania Benkalifa ([e-mail]) (Israel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HIRSCH COMMENTARY ON THE TORAH- 7 Volume set (Hardcover)

R. Hirsch's goal is to learn the Torah from itself. He shows you through an intricate dissection of the text how, when read very carefully, the Torah provides the same conclusions as taught in the Talmud. The logic is compelling. I find studying his commentary to be intellectually breathtaking. Additionally he takes you across the entire landscape of Jewish law providing both a logical and ethical support. Above all he reminds you what a tremendous gift Jews have and what it means to be a Mensch!

5 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Spinoza Fans, March 19, 1999

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Joseph B. Yesselman (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HIRSCH COMMENTARY ON THE TORAH- 7 Volume set (Hardcover)

Important for its non-conventional translations and its profound Hebrew etymologically-based commentary which affords many a Spinozistic innsight. There is much you will not agree with or even be turned-off. However, partake of the work as you would a pomegranate; relish the flesh, but spit-out the pits.

Also recommended to be used with Hirsch:

Gesenius 'Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon to the Old Testament Scriptures' - ISDN 0801037360.

James Strong 'The Comprehensive Concordance of the Bible' - ISBN 0529063344.