Synopsis
Sages, philosophers, and writers have searched for centuries to understand the reason for human existence and the meaning of life. In What Is the Purpose of Creation?, Michael Alter has gathered a wealth of material addressing this question. Selections from the Tanakh (the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings), the Oral Law (the Mishnah and the Talmud), the Apocryhpha, the Midrash, and the works of many prominent Jewish thinkers of the past 2,000 years reflect different perspectives on humanity's place within the universe and its relationship with God.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Michael Alter received his bachelor of science degree from Florida State University and his master's degree from Florida International University. He teaches history, economics, and government at Miami Southridge Senior High School in Miami, Florida.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for What is the Purpose of Creation?: A Jewish Anthology
Stock Image
What Is the Purpose of Creation: A Jewish Anthology
Seller: Bookmans, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Seller Inventory # mon0002334160
Stock Image
What Is the Purpose of Creation? : A Jewish Anthology
Published by
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated, 1991
ISBN 10: 0876687699
ISBN 13: 9780876687697
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 8081294-6
Stock Image
What Is the Purpose of Creation?: A Jewish Anthology
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0876687699I3N01
Stock Image
What Is the Purpose of Creation?: A Jewish Anthology
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0876687699I3N00
Stock Image
What is the Purpose of Creation? A Jewish Anthology.
Published by
Jason Aronson, Northvale, New Jersey, 1995
ISBN 10: 0876687699
ISBN 13: 9780876687697
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Henry Hollander, Bookseller, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. Octavo in dust jacket, xx, 321 pp., references, selected readings, index. Seller Inventory # 91672
Stock Image
What Is the Purpose of Creation: A Jewish Anthology
Published by
Northvale, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Jason Aronson Inc, 1991
ISBN 10: 0876687699
ISBN 13: 9780876687697
New
Hardcover
Seller: bainebridge booksellers, Bronx, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. d.j. has some slight wear but no rips or markings or stains Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng. Seller Inventory # ABE-11967747203
Stock Image
What Is the Purpose of Creation: A Jewish Anthology
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, San Diego, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0876687699