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Focusing on the Jewish Bible as a physical object, David Stern examines its evolution from ancient scrolls to modern printed texts. He highlights how the Bible's material form reflects the cultural, political, and religious transformations within the Jewish community throughout history. By integrating recent scholarship, Stern reveals the Bible's dual role as both a carrier of divine text and a significant cultural artifact, providing a comprehensive understanding of its importance in Jewish culture across different eras.
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The Jewish Bible, David Stern
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Jewish Bible
- Subtitle
- A Material History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Stern
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780295746173
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on the Jewish Bible as a physical object, David Stern examines its evolution from ancient scrolls to modern printed texts. He highlights how the Bible's material form reflects the cultural, political, and religious transformations within the Jewish community throughout history. By integrating recent scholarship, Stern reveals the Bible's dual role as both a carrier of divine text and a significant cultural artifact, providing a comprehensive understanding of its importance in Jewish culture across different eras.