The JPS Bible Commentary: Haftarot

by Michael Fishbane

A National Jewish Book Award Finalist

The haftarot are an ancient part of Hebrew liturgy. These supplemental readings are excerpted from the Prophets (Nevi'im) and accompany each weekly Sabbath reading from the Torah as well as readings for special Sabbaths and festivals. Noted Bible scholar Michael Fishbane introduces each haftarah with an outline and discussion of how that passage conveys its meaning, and he follows it with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827606915
• ISBN13: 9780827606913
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
• Length: 700 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 8.2" x 10.2"