This is a collection of essays that annotate the Book of Genesis by the chief Rabbi of London. It is written for a Jewish audience, but can definitely be appreciated by Gentiles as well. He explains, expounds upon, and interprets each parasha of Genesis. He uses the Torah, as well as the Midrashic scholarship, to elucidate a central theme or lesson in each short essay. The book is designed for one to read and discuss an essay each week, but Sacks' essays can also easily all be read in a couple of sittings. The collection is that engrossing. As someone who hasn’t read the Bible since high school this book was a nice refresher on its stories, as well as great commentary from a humanist Biblical scholar.
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