A classic early 20th century translation by the Jewish Publication Society is graced by reproductions of ancient frescoes, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and paintings by contemporary artists.
• Bound in blue cloth with illuminated front cover.
• 74 ancient color illustrations using archive material from many major collections & museums enhance the epic journey through time of a unique people.
• The text selected is the classic 1917 Jewish Publication Society translation which brings alive the history of the Jewish people in a classical way.
• Includes a synoptic contents at the beginning of each book of the Torah to help the reader locate the better known events and their themes.
• The Hebrew texts as they appear in the Torah scroll have also been included for several significant passages.
• An introduction by Rabbi Mariner sets the tone of this magnificent edition of the bestselling book in the world.