Jewish writings from the period of Second Temple present a rich and potentially overwhelming variety of first-hand materials. George W. E. Nickelsburg and Michael E. Stone; experts on this formative period; have updated their classic sourcebook on Jewish beliefs and practices to take into account current thinking about the sources and to include new documents; including texts from Qumran not available in the first edition; in a brilliantly organized synthesis.Included are chapters on Jewish sects and parties; the Temple and worship in it; ideals of piety and conduct; expectations concerning deliverance; judgment; and vindication; different conceptions of the agents of God's activity; and the figure of Lady Wisdom in relationship to Israel.
#538571 in Books National Geographic 1999-10-01 1999-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.35 x .85 x 8.75l; 2.50 #File Name: 0792275004192 pagesGreat product!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Turning Point.By CustomerThe battle of Midway in 1942; must be seen as one of the truly decisive battles of WW11. In one encounter the overwhelming japanese naval strenght in carrier warfare was shattered. The pacific war would never be the same for the japanese naval forces. Admiral Yamamoto's impressive string of victories came to an end. He saw this possible for himself when he worked in America. He knew that Japan had only one chance to win; and that chance was extinguished at Midway. After that battle; the pacific war went our way. The carrier Yorktown was lost in that battle; but the ghost from the depths was seen again; courtesy of modern naval acheological sciences. She was amazing intact; after over fifty years on the ocean floor. A proud ship forever remembered with pride. JRV1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy ford77Return to Midway is a great book. Ballard did an excellent job as always of covering the history of the Yorktown and the Battle of Midway which was the turning point of the war in the Pacific.The photos were compelling and well done. I would like to have seen more photos of the Yorktown in her current state though. Book was in excellent condition and shipping was quick. I met Dr Ballard recently and had him sign it. I now have a signed copy of this wonderful book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy chasgreat book great price
