Abravanel's World of Torah

Abravanel's World of Torah, upon completion, will comprise a multi-volume set of Don Yitzchak Abravanel's commentary to the Five Books of Moses. This series is not a linear translation but rather a methodical, structured interpretation of Abravanel's commentary. It is designed to be read and studied independently or can be used as an excellent guide and helpful companion to the Hebrew original.

Abravanel's World of Torah: Bereshit readers will be introduced to one of the greatest Biblical exegetes ever. Don Isaac Abravanel (1437–1508) sheds light on timeless topics and engaging issues fundamental to gaining a good grasp on religion and faith, beginning with the Creation and Paradise (Gan Eden) before tracing the development of the patriarchs and Jewish people.

Abravanel's World of Torah: Shemot, Volume I: Sinai Rules readers will be introduced to one of the greatest Biblical exegetes ever. Here, Don Isaac Abravanel (1437–1508) sheds light on timeless topics and engaging issues fundamental to gaining a good grasp on religion and faith, beginning with the complete story of the Hebrews' enslavement in Egypt, tracing Moses's leadership and prophecy through the Exodus, culminating in an emerging nation of prophets receiving the Torah on Sinai.

Abravanel's World of Torah: Shemot, Volume II: Assembled at Sinai readers will be introduced to one of the greatest Biblical exegetes ever. Here, Don Isaac Abravanel (1437–1508) sheds light on timeless topics and engaging issues fundamental to gaining a good grasp on religion and faith, including a thorough treatment of the Tabernacle (Mishkan) and an in-depth study of God's Thirteen Attributes.

Abravanel's World of Torah: Vayikra, Volume I: The Meat of the Matter readers will be introduced to one of the greatest Biblical exegetes ever. Here, Abravanel (1437–1508) sheds light on timeless topics and engaging issues fundamental to gaining a good grasp on religion and faith, featuring a lengthy essay on one of the least understood and appreciated Torah topics: sacrifices.

Abravanel's World of Torah: Vayikra, Volume II: A Certain Calling readers will find an array of fascinating topics. Briefly, they include an in-depth discussion of the Yom Kippur service, besides an important expose on all Jewish festivals. Further, there are heady essays on Sabbatical and Jubilee regulations, laws of sexual impropriety, plus the laws on giving charity. Next, the book delves into Jewish life in the wilderness, where no shortage of desert drama plays out. Finally, there is a thoughtful essay to help Bible students better understand the classic yet muddling topic of earthly versus divine reward and punishment.

Abravanel's World of Torah: Bamidbar, Volume I: Desert Glory, Desert Disgrace readers will get an up-close glimpse of the Hebrew nation - in all its splendor and ignominy. Indeed, in the five Torah portions that comprise this volume, we will find the desert-trudging Jews intent on embracing their divine destiny, yet intermittently quick to folly and scofflaw. In spite of the sizeable setbacks recorded in the spy affair or the Korach rebellion, the Chosen People's trajectory cannot be mistaken – they are marching toward the Promised Land.