| The Secrets of Hebrew Words Contributor(s): Blech, Benjamin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1568219180 ISBN-13: 9781568219189 Publisher: Jason Aronson OUR PRICE: $45.53 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1977 Annotation: Ever since the earliest times, Jewish scholars have looked to the Hebrew language as a source of holiness and a wellspring of wisdom. Both letters and words, it has always been assumed, they have hidden messages and secrets to be sought after, as if we are opening a shell to extract the fruit. Rabbi Benjamin Blech has gathered many examples of the meanings hidden within Hebrew words and has explained them to the modern readereven those who do not know any Hebrew. The result is both a fine illustration of this activity as well as a book rich with Jewish insight and teachings. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings |
| Dewey: 296.014 |
| LCCN: 90048735 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6.05" W x 9" (0.75 lbs) 228 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ever since the earliest times, Jewish scholars have looked to the Hebrew language as a source of holiness and a wellspring of wisdom. Both letters and words, it has always been assumed, they have hidden messages and secrets to be sought after, as if we are opening a shell to extract the fruit. Rabbi Benjamin Blech has gathered many examples of the meanings hidden within Hebrew words and has explained them to the modern reader_even those who do not know any Hebrew. The result is both a fine illustration of this activity as well as a book rich with Jewish insight and teachings. |