An edition of The Torah Revolution (2011)

The Torah revolution

fourteen truths that changed the world

2011 hardcover ed.
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An edition of The Torah Revolution (2011)

The Torah revolution

fourteen truths that changed the world

2011 hardcover ed.
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Unlock the powerful truths that shattered ancient beliefs and paved the way for the new and revolutionary religion that became Judaism.

This is a unique look at the Torah―the foundation of Jewish existence―and the revolutionary teachings of Moses embedded within it that gave birth to Judaism and influenced the world.

Dr. Reuven Hammer presents fourteen radical ideas found in Torah, explains their original intentions, and shows how understanding these "truths" can help you better understand the narrative and laws of Judaism. He shows how when taken together, these value concepts present a picture of human life that is surprisingly modern and relevant to our goals for repairing the world today:
• Humanity is one as God is one
• Human beings are responsible for their actions and have the choice to do good or evil
• Poverty, deprivation, slavery and hatred are evils that must be eradicated
• The earth is not ours to destroy
• The love of others is a divine command
• And much more ...

Publish Date
Publisher
Jewish Lights Pub.
Language
English
Pages
219

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Cover of: Torah Revolution
Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths That Changed the World
2014, Turner Publishing Company
in English
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The Torah revolution: fourteen truths that changed the world
2011, Jewish Lights Pub.
in English - 2011 hardcover ed.
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Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths That Changed the World
2011, LongHill Partners, Incorporated
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Table of Contents

God is unique
No divine power of evil exists
Morality is God's supreme demand
Worship is for the benefit of humans
Human life is sacred
All human beings are equal
Men and women are equal
Human beings have free will
Human sovereignty is limited
The priesthood is divorced from magic
Land and wealth are to be distributed equally
Slavery must be mitigated
The needy must be cared for
A day of rest for all
Afterword: the legacy of Moses.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
222/.106
Library of Congress
BS1225.52 .H363 2011, BS1225.52.H363 2011

The Physical Object

Pagination
x, 219 p. ;
Number of pages
219

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL25138887M
Internet Archive
torahrevolutionf0000hamm
ISBN 10
1580234577
ISBN 13
9781580234573
LCCN
2011032680
OCLC/WorldCat
726818026

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